Tiramisu Cookies Recipe
This Tiramisu Cookies Recipe brings the beloved Italian dessert into cookie form. These delicate treats combine rich coffee flavors with creamy mascarpone filling.
Equipment
- Stand mixer or hand mixer
- Large mixing bowls (2)
- Cookie sheets (2)
- Parchment paper
- Wire cooling racks
- Small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
- Piping bag or zip-lock bag
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup strong espresso cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur optional
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well.
- Mix in espresso and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges set.
- Cool on wire racks completely before filling.
- Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and cream together.
- Add coffee liqueur if using the ingredient.
- Pipe or spread filling between cookie pairs.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving immediately.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing results.
- Don't overbake cookies; they should remain soft and tender.
- Let cookies cool completely before adding the creamy filling.
- Store assembled cookies in refrigerator for best texture.
- Make filling just before assembling to prevent separation.