Tiramisu Balls with Mascarpone

Instructions:

1. Place the ladyfingers in the food processor and pulse until they reach a fine, sandy texture.
2. Add the espresso powder, powdered sugar, and salt to the food processor, pulsing three more times until the color is a uniform light brown.
3. In a large bowl, beat the softened mascarpone until smooth.
4. Fold in the vanilla extract and cooled espresso.
5. Gradually stir in the cookie crumbs, mixing until a thick, homogeneous dough forms that no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
6. Scoop approximately 1 tbsp (15g) of the mixture and roll it between your palms until a smooth sphere forms.
7. Place the spheres on a parchment-lined baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8. Once firm, roll each ball in cocoa powder until fully coated.