Taking Tiramisu to a level where children would enjoy it is simple. These cookies are sticky, sweet and perfect to share as everyone gathers around the table loosening their belts.
Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon each cinnamon and dried, ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons instant coffee granules or powdered espresso
2 teaspoons vanilla
Tiramisu Dip ingredients
4 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 cup marshmallow fluff
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup evaporated skim (fat-free) milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
Preparation
1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
2
Spray 2 large cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, blend flour, baking powder, spices and baking soda; set aside.
4
In a medium saucepan, add the next 4 ingredients and bring to a boil over medium heat.
5
Once boiling, and butter has completely melted, turn heat off but leave on burner, stirring to combine.
6
Sift the flour mixture into molasses mixture along with vanilla, whisking until smooth.
7
Drop by the tablespoonful onto prepared pans, leaving 3-inches between mounds.
8
Bake 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are darker than the center, and the center springs back when touched. Immediately remove from oven to cool 3 minutes before transferring cookies to rack to completely cool.
9
Meanwhile, with an electric mixer, make Tiramisu Dip.
10
Combine all ingredients and beat until light and fluffy.
