Description
Festive snowball cookies inspired by tiramisu, featuring coffee and mascarpone flavors, perfect for holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules, dissolved in 1 tsp warm water
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
- Additional powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and dissolved coffee.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and cornstarch, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
- Fold in the mascarpone cheese and chopped nuts until just combined.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until edges are just set.
- Remove from oven and immediately roll in powdered sugar while still warm. Let cool completely, then roll again in powdered sugar.
Notes
These cookies develop a more intense flavor after sitting overnight. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 18 min
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 1g