Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp coffee extract or 1 tbsp espresso powder
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sugar until combined.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in coffee flavoring.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until a slightly sticky dough forms.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool cookies on wire racks while preparing filling. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks and fold into mascarpone cheese.
- Once cooled, spread filling on one cookie and sandwich with another; dust with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using hazelnut extract or orange zest in the filling. Ensure cookies cool completely before adding the mascarpone filling to prevent melting.