Description
These Tiramisu Cookies are soft, coffee-infused delights with layers of mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa powder. Inspired by the classic Italian dessert, they’re perfect for coffee lovers and make an elegant treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- For the Mascarpone Filling
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 1–2 tsp coffee liqueur
- For Topping
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
- Mix in egg, vanilla, and espresso powder until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients and mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden on edges. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare mascarpone filling: beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and coffee liqueur (if using) until smooth and creamy.
- Sandwich cooled cookies with mascarpone filling.
- Dust tops with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in the refrigerator for up to 3 days due to the mascarpone filling. You can adjust espresso powder for a stronger coffee flavor. For an adult twist, drizzle a little coffee liqueur over the cookies before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tiramisu cookies, coffee cookies, mascarpone cookies, Italian dessert cookies, tiramisu inspired, soft cookies