Tiramisu Thumbprint Cookies
⏱️ Prep Time: 25 minutes • 🍳 Cook Time: 15 minutes
Tender cookies with a hint of coffee flavor are filled with a luxurious mascarpone cream, making each bite reminiscent of the beloved Tiramisu dessert.
Experience the essence of Tiramisu in a delightful cookie form! These Tiramisu Thumbprint Cookies boast a luscious mascarpone filling, balanced with the rich flavors of coffee and cocoa.
Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 24 cookies • 🔥 Calories/Serving: 120 (2 cookies)
For the Cookies:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling:
4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
Steps
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee granules, and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
Step 3
In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
Step 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft cookie dough forms.
Step 5
Roll the cookie dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
Step 6
Using your thumb or the back of a teaspoon, create a small indentation in the center of each cookie to form a well for the filling.
Step 7
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they are set.
Step 8
In a small bowl, combine the softened mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth and creamy.
Step 9
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once the cookies have cooled completely, pipe or spoon a small amount of the mascarpone filling into the center of each cookie's well.
Step 11
Using a fine-mesh sieve, dust the tops of the filled cookies with unsweetened cocoa powder for a final touch of Tiramisu-like flavor.
Make it your own!
Enhance the coffee flavor by adding more instant coffee granules to the cookie dough or filling.
Garnish the cookies with chocolate shavings or chocolate covered coffee beans for an elegant presentation.
For a boozy twist, add a splash of coffee liqueur to the mascarpone filling.
