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Tiramisu Snowball Cookies recipe
Tiramisu Snowball Cookies combine rich coffee and mascarpone flavors with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, dusted with powdered sugar and cocoa powder for a perfect bite-sized treat.
Servings 17 cookies
Calories 127kcal
Ingredients
- 113 gms (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter softened
- 50 gms (1/4 cup) Icing Sugar
- 60 gms Mascarpone softened
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla
- 1.5 tsp Instant Coffee Powder dissolved in 2 tsp Hot Water
- 150 gms (1.5 cups) All Purpose Flour
- 25 gms (1/4 cup) Crushed Lady Finger Biscuits
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Icing Sugar for rolling the baked cookies
- 2 tsp Cocoa Powder for dusting
Instructions
- In a small bowl, dissolve the instant coffee powder (or espresso powder) in 2 tsp hot water. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until combined, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mascarpone cheese to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until smooth. Then, add the vanilla extract and the cooled coffee mixture. Continue beating until everything is well incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add half of the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, then stir in the finely crushed ladyfinger biscuits (or graham crackers) until evenly distributed. Once combined, add the remaining half of the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. The dough will be soft but should hold together.
- Cover the dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to firm it up, which will make it easier to shape.
- Once chilled, scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) when you begin shaping the dough.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking, as they will continue to firm up while cooling.
- While the cookies are still warm, immediately dip them into powdered sugar to coat them. Let them rest for a minute before dipping them again in powdered sugar to coat them a second time. Finally, dust the cookies with cocoa powder for the finishing touch.
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Notes
- Mascarpone Cheese: Make sure the mascarpone cheese is at room temperature to ensure it blends smoothly into the dough. Similarly, ensure the butter is also at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother dough texture.
- Ladyfinger Biscuits (Savoiardi): These biscuits add texture and a slight crunch to the cookies. If you prefer to skip them, you can substitute them with crushed graham crackers or omit them entirely. If you skip the ladyfingers, you might need to add a tablespoon or two of extra flour to help firm up the dough.
- Kahlua: For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding 1 tablespoon of Kahlua to the wet ingredients along with the mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract. This will infuse the dough with a subtle coffee liqueur kick, enhancing the tiramisu experience.
- Tip for Shaping: If you forget to preheat your oven while shaping the dough, simply keep the shaped dough in the fridge until the oven is preheated. This will help maintain the dough's firmness and prevent spreading during baking.
Nutrition
Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 39mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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