Description
Delight your taste buds with these decadent Tiramisu Cookies, combining the rich flavors of espresso and cocoa in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfectly balanced with vanilla and dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies capture the essence of the classic Italian dessert in a convenient handheld treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 2 tsp espresso powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
Topping
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This takes about 2 to 3 minutes and helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until well combined to infuse the dough with flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and espresso powder to evenly distribute the leavening agents and coffee flavor.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing only until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensuring a soft cookie.
- Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dollops of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges have set but the centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust generously with powdered sugar to mimic the classic tiramisu finish.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh espresso powder to enhance the coffee flavor.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes if time allows to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- These cookies freeze well; thaw at room temperature before serving.
