Description
Italian tiramisu meets cookie magic in this delightful dessert fusion. Rich espresso-soaked layers combine with mascarpone cream, creating a heavenly treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 oz. (227g) mascarpone cheese, cold
Dry Ingredients:
- 2½ cups (300g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups (300g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Flavor and Dusting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
- 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
- 2 tablespoons (10g) cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Dissolve espresso powder into melted butter, creating a rich aromatic base. Refrigerate mixture for 10 minutes to solidify and intensify flavors.
- In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt until thoroughly combined and lump-free.
- In a large mixing bowl, vigorously combine cooled espresso-butter mixture with granulated sugar, room temperature egg, and pure vanilla extract until smooth and homogeneous.
- Slowly incorporate dry ingredient mixture into wet ingredients, stirring gently until a uniform cookie dough forms with no visible flour streaks.
- Prepare baking sheets by lining with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and place prepared dough in refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm and enhance flavor development.
- After chilling, scoop uniform dough portions using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, spacing them 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- While cookies cool completely, prepare mascarpone frosting by whisking together creamy mascarpone cheese, additional espresso powder, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until light and fluffy.
- Once cookies have reached room temperature, generously spread mascarpone frosting across surface and delicately dust with unsweetened cocoa powder for a classic tiramisu presentation.
Notes
- Dunk these cookies in your morning espresso for an extra flavor boost that transforms your breakfast routine.
- Cocoa powder dusting adds an elegant, authentic Italian touch that makes these cookies look professionally decorated.
- Mascarpone frosting creates a luxurious, creamy texture that perfectly mimics classic tiramisu dessert characteristics.
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and ensures thick, soft cookies with crisp edges.
- Espresso powder intensifies the coffee flavor throughout the entire cookie, making each bite rich and complex.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 18
- Calories: 680 kcal
- Sugar: 62g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 31g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 77g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg