Chocolate Coffee Liqueur Cookies with Mascarpone Topping

These Chocolate Coffee Liqueur Cookies are a decadent treat for any occasion. They feature a rich and chewy chocolate cookie base enhanced with the depth of coffee liqueur, and are topped with a light and creamy mascarpone frosting. Each cookie is then dusted with cocoa powder for an added touch of elegance, making them not only delicious but also visually appealing.

Why You’ll Love This:

• The combination of chocolate and coffee liqueur in the cookies provides a deep and satisfying flavor.
• The mascarpone topping adds a creamy, luxurious texture that complements the rich cookies.
• Perfect for serving at gatherings or as a special treat with your afternoon coffee.
• The recipe yields a perfect amount for sharing with friends and family.

Ingredients: For the Cookies:

• 170g unsalted butter
• 180g granulated sugar
• 60g soft light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp coffee liqueur
• 185g plain flour
• 40g cocoa powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 100g chopped dark chocolate

For the Mascarpone Topping:

• 250g mascarpone
• 50g icing sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in the microwave, checking every 20 seconds.
2. Mix melted butter with granulated and brown sugars using electric beaters for 1 minute.
3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and coffee liqueur, mixing until combined.
4. Sift flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt together.
5. Fold half the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then repeat with the remainder.
6. Fold in chopped dark chocolate.
7. Chill dough in the fridge for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
8. Form dough into 70g balls, placing extra chocolate chunks on top.
9. Bake 6 cookies at a time at 175°C for 12 minutes.
10. For the topping, mix mascarpone, vanilla extract, and sifted icing sugar. Pipe swirls onto cooled cookies.
11. Dust with cocoa powder just before serving.

Pro Tips:

• The cocoa powder in the mascarpone topping will absorb moisture, so dust just before serving.
• Chill the dough to prevent cookies from spreading too much during baking.

Enjoy your homemade Chocolate Coffee Liqueur Cookies with Mascarpone Topping, a delightful blend of rich flavors and creamy textures!