Description
Delicious cookies inspired by the classic Italian Tiramisu dessert, combining coffee and chocolate flavors into a soft and chewy treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract (about 3 minutes).
- Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl (about 2 minutes).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the cooled espresso and mascarpone cheese until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- If desired, fold in the chocolate chips (about 1 minute).
- Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are still slightly soft.
- Cool on the baking sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. These cookies freeze beautifully for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg