Tiramisu Sandwich Cookies
Delightful cookies filled with a creamy tiramisu-inspired filling, combining flavors of coffee, cocoa, and mascarpone for a perfect dessert.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure it is truly softened for best mixing.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Could be substituted with gluten-free flour.
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the filling
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese Can substitute with cream cheese.
- 1/2 cup heavy cream Beat gently to maintain a light texture.
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon strong brewed coffee, cooled Enhances the tiramisu flavor.
- to taste unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- to taste chocolate shavings, optional, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined to form a soft dough.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Filling and Assembly
- In a bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and brewed coffee until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a generous amount of the filling on the flat side of one cookie and press another cookie on top to create a sandwich.
- Dust the assembled sandwich cookies with unsweetened cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.
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Notes
For best results, don't overbeat the cream for the filling. Let cookies cool completely before assembling to prevent the filling from melting. Make the dough in advance and refrigerate for richer flavors.