step one, prepare the dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix them together until the mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This step is essential for achieving the perfect cookie texture.

step two, Add wet ingredients

1. Next, add the vanilla extract and egg. Mix well until everything is fully incorporated.

step three, Incorporate dry ingredients

1. Add flour, instant coffee, cinnamon, and baking powder fold gently with a spatula until the dough is just combined. The coffee flavor in the dough will give your tiramisu-inspired cookies that signature tiramisu taste.

step four, Shape the cookies

1. On a plate, combine granulated sugar and brown sugar. Portion the dough into small balls and roll them in the sugar mixture. This gives your cookies a sweet, crunchy coating before baking.

step five, Preheat the oven

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).

step six, bake

1. Arrange the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet and bake at 175ºC (350ºF) for about 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden and set.

step seven, Make the mascarpone filling

1. While the cookies are baking, prepare the mascarpone filling. In a stand mixer or using a hand mixer, cream the mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add a little heavy cream to achieve the perfect consistency. Once mixed, place the filling in the fridge to chill while the cookies finish baking.

step eight, Assemble the cookies

1. Once the cookies have cooled in a cooling rack, pipe the mascarpone cream onto each cookie. This adds a rich, creamy layer that mirrors the flavor of traditional tiramisu.

step nine, dust cocoa powder

1. Lightly dust cocoa powder over the mascarpone filling to give your tiramisu cookies that classic tiramisu look and flavor. Serve these tiramisu-inspired cookies and enjoy the delicious combination of flavors, just like a traditional tiramisu, but in cookie form!