01 -
Preheat the oven to 175°C and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 -
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
03 -
Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in espresso powder until evenly distributed.
04 -
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt; gradually incorporate into the wet mixture until just combined.
05 -
Gently fold mascarpone cheese into the dough until homogeneously blended.
06 -
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared sheets, spacing each approximately 5 cm apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden while centers remain soft.
07 -
Allow cookies to cool slightly and dust generously with cocoa powder before serving.