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
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
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:

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, instant coffee powder, baking powder, baking soda, and fine salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well combined.
  3. Add the large egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, whisking until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Scoop out 2-tablespoon portions of the cookie dough and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  6. Refrigerate the cookies for 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line another baking sheet with parchment paper.
  8. Place 5 to 6 chilled cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. 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:

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened mascarpone, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the frosting until ready to assemble the cookies.
  3. Fit a pastry bag with a round tip and fill it with the mascarpone frosting.
  4. Swirl the frosting onto the cooled cookies.
  5. Dust the frosted cookies with cocoa powder.
  6. Serve and enjoy!

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