Tiramisu Cookies by Testouriamine

Ingredients

• 250g (2 cup) all-purpose flour
• 150g (3/4 cup) granulated sugar
• 115g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp instant coffee powder dissolved in 1 tbsp hot water
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 250g (1 cup) mascarpone cheese (for filling)
• 50g (1/4 cup) powdered sugar (for filling)
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
3. Beat in the egg and the coffee mixture until fully combined.
4. Fold in the flour and baking powder until a soft dough forms.
5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
6. Cool the cookies completely on a wire rack before assembling until ready to serve.
7. Whisk the mascarpone and powdered sugar together until smooth to create the filling.
8. Spread a teaspoon of the mascarpone mixture onto the flat side of one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich until ready to serve.
9. Dust the tops generously with cocoa powder before serving until ready to serve.