Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of espresso and mascarpone with these delectable Espresso Kissed Tiramisu Cookies. A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons strong brewed espresso or coffee
For Dusting:
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- Optional: mini chocolate chips or chocolate curls for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix in mascarpone cheese and brewed espresso until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool and garnish: Let the cookies cool, then dust with cocoa powder. Garnish with mini chocolate chips or curls if desired.
Notes
- Store cookies in the refrigerator for a cool, creamy bite.
- Sandwich two cookies with mascarpone filling for a decadent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
