Description
Indulgent coffee cookies with mascarpone filling deliver a luxurious Italian-inspired dessert that harmonizes rich espresso notes with creamy cheese. Crisp edges and silky center make these cookies an irresistible companion for afternoon tea or a sophisticated sweet ending to your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups (225 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup (225 grams) mascarpone cheese
Coffee and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cookies)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 2 tablespoons milk (or more if needed)
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional, for desired consistency)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350°F (175°C) and arrange parchment paper on two baking sheets for optimal cookie performance.
- Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt until uniformly blended. In a separate container, cream butter and sugar until light and airy, incorporating egg, instant coffee, and vanilla for rich flavor complexity.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, creating a cohesive dough. Adjust consistency with milk if needed to achieve perfect texture.
- Form dough into compact 1-inch spheres, positioning them evenly across prepared baking sheets. Gently press each ball using the back of a spoon to create slight flattening.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes, monitoring until edges become firm while centers remain tender. Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack.
- Craft mascarpone filling by blending mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a delicate salt pinch until smooth. Optional: incorporate heavy cream for enhanced creaminess.
- Once cookies have completely cooled, apply mascarpone filling to cookie surfaces, creating delectable sandwich-style treats by pairing matching halves.
- Let assembled cookies rest briefly to set filling, then serve and savor these elegant coffee-infused delicacies alongside your preferred beverage.
Notes
- Customize coffee intensity by adjusting instant coffee powder for stronger or milder flavor profiles.
- Experiment with different coffee varieties like espresso powder or cold brew concentrate to enhance cookie complexity.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain cookie shape.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, consuming within 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg