Tiramisu Cookies

Ingredients

Contains: egg, milk, wheat (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• For the Cookies
• 2 cups AP flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 sticks softened butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar + extra for rolling
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 tsp. rum extract
• For the Mascarpone Espresso Filling
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese
• 3 Tb. softened butter
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp. instant espresso (1 tsp. instant coffee)
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• Unsweetened cocoa for dusting

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a bowl and set aside.

3. Beat the softened butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract and rum extract.

4. Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture on low speed until a soft dough forms.

5. Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 tablespoon each, then roll each in extra granulated sugar. Place them 2 inches apart on the sheets and flatten slightly.

6. Bake one sheet at a time for 9 to 10 minutes, until the edges are light golden. Cool on the sheet for 2 minutes, then move to a rack to cool completely.

7. For the filling, beat the mascarpone and 3 tablespoons softened butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar gradually, then beat in the vanilla extract and instant espresso powder.

8. Chill the filling for 15 minutes so it firms up slightly for spreading.

9. Spread a spoonful of filling on the flat side of one cookie and press a second cookie on top to form a sandwich. Repeat with the remaining cookies.

10. Dust the sandwich cookies lightly with unsweetened cocoa and chill for 30 minutes so the filling sets before serving.