Tiramisu Cookies
These soft and chewy Tiramisu Cookies feature a buttery espresso-infused base topped with a luscious mascarpone cream swirl and a dusting of cocoa powder. All the flavors of the classic Italian dessert in a handheld treat.
Pin Share Print Servings: 12 people
Calories: 280kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
- 1 Electric mixer (Hand or stand)
- 2 Baking sheets (Lined with parchment)
- 1 Piping bag (Round tip)
- 1 Sieve (Small, for cocoa)
- 1 Wire rack (For cooling)
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter - Softened
- ½ cup brown sugar - Packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar - Sweetener
- 1 large egg - Room temperature
- 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder - Dissolved in 1 teaspoon hot water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Flavor
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour - Sifted
- ½ teaspoon baking soda - Leavening
- ¼ teaspoon salt - Balances flavor
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese - Cold
- ½ cup heavy cream - Cold
- ½ cup powdered sugar - For frosting
- 2 tablespoon cocoa powder - Unsweetened for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla, and dissolved espresso powder.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes; let cool completely.
- Whip mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Pipe a swirl of frosting onto each cooled cookie and dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
Ensure the cookies are completely cool before piping the frosting, otherwise, the mascarpone will melt. Store in the fridge to keep the frosting fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 65g | Calories: 280kcal (14%) | Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) | Protein: 3g (6%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 11g (69%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 55mg (18%) | Sodium: 120mg (5%) | Potassium: 60mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 18g (20%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Calcium: 40mg (4%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)