My Aunt is a through-and-through Italian New Jersey lady and moved down near us in Florida to be closer to family and have help

These Tiramisu Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert. Soft, coffee-infused cookies are topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and a dusting of cocoa powder, creating a delicious and elegant treat.
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Ingredients:
Cookie Ingredients:
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Ingredient | Quantity |
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All-purpose flour | 1 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon |
Instant coffee powder | 1 tablespoon |
Baking powder | 1/2 teaspoon |
Baking soda | 1/2 teaspoon |
Fine salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
Unsalted butter, melted | 1/2 cup |
Granulated sugar | 1/2 cup |
Light brown sugar, packed | 1/2 cup |
Large egg, room temperature | 1 |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Frosting Ingredients Table:
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Ingredient | Quantity |
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Mascarpone, softened | 3/4 cup |
Powdered sugar | 3/4 cup |
Heavy cream | 1/2 cup |
Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Cocoa powder | 1 tablespoon |
Instructions:
To make the cookies:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant coffee powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined.
- Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, whisking until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop out 2-tablespoon portions of the cookie dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Refrigerate the cookies for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place 5 to 6 chilled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
To make the frosting:
- In a large bowl, beat the softened mascarpone, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the frosting until ready to assemble the cookies.
- Fit a pastry bag with a round tip and fill it with the mascarpone frosting.
- Swirl the frosting onto the cooled cookies.
- Dust the frosted cookies with cocoa powder.
- Serve and enjoy!