Serving Size:
6 Cookies
Time:
1 h
Difficulty:
2/5

Brownie Cookie:

  • 1.3 dl (80 g / ⅔ cup) all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp Dutch process cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 57 g (¼ cup) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.2 dl (100 g / ½ cup) granulated sugar
  • 1 shot espresso
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ tsp salt

Mascarpone Cream

  • 1 dl (90 g) mascarpone cheese
  • 1 tsp (5 g) vanilla extract
  • 1/2 dl (35 g / ¼ cup + 1 tbsp) powdered sugar (optional, skip if you like it less sweet)
  • 1/2 dl (60 g / ¼ cup) heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix until combined and set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter and sugars until smooth.
  4. Add vanilla, whole egg, egg yolk, and a pinch of salt. Mix until everything is fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and gently fold in until just a few streaks of flour remain.
  6. Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the baking sheet.
  7. Bake one sheet at a time until cookies are set but still soft in the middle.
  8. Right after baking, gently press the edges of each cookie with a round cutter or glass to shape them perfectly round.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the pan for a bit, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Mascarpone Cream:
  11. In a bowl, mix mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
  12. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  13. Use immediately or store in the fridge until ready.
  14. Assemble:
  15. Once cookies are fully cooled, pipe each cookie with mascarpone cream.
  16. Dust with cocoa powder or chocolate shavings if you want a fancy touch.
  17. Enjoy immediately or chill for a slightly firmer cream.