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Tiramisu Crinkle Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these decadent Tiramisu Crinkle Cookies that combine the classic flavors of creamy mascarpone, espresso, and cocoa in a soft, cracked cookie base dusted with powdered sugar. Perfect for a sophisticated treat with a coffeehouse flair.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups (220 g) all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar for rolling
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk

Filling

  • 4 oz (115 g) mascarpone cheese
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp espresso powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside to blend flavors.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is pale and fluffy, taking about 2 minutes, which incorporates air for a lighter cookie.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, then pour in the milk. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined.
  5. Combine Dry with Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring just until a soft dough forms without overmixing.
  6. Form and Coat Dough Balls: Roll the dough into tablespoon-sized balls, then thoroughly coat each ball in powdered sugar to create the signature crinkled appearance after baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Place the coated dough balls evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the tops are cracked and set but the cookies remain soft inside.
  8. Create Wells in Cookies: Immediately after removing from the oven, gently press the center of each warm cookie with the back of a spoon to create a well for the filling. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  9. Prepare Filling: In a mixing bowl, gently beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth. Add the heavy cream, powdered sugar, espresso powder, and vanilla extract, mixing just until the filling is creamy and smooth.
  10. Fill Cookies: Spoon or pipe the tiramisu filling into the wells of the cooled cookies, ensuring even distribution.
  11. Finish and Chill: Dust the filled cookies lightly with cocoa powder for an authentic tiramisu flavor. Chill briefly if desired to set the filling before serving.

Notes

  • For the best texture, do not overmix the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep cookies tender.
  • Make sure to press the centers while the cookies are still warm to avoid cracking after cooling.
  • If you do not have mascarpone, cream cheese can be a substitute, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
  • Chilling the cookies after adding the filling helps the flavors meld and the filling to set nicely.
  • The espresso powder can be adjusted to taste or substituted with instant coffee granules.

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