Tiramisu Cookies
Soft espresso-infused tiramisu cookies topped with creamy mascarpone frosting and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder. This easy tiramisu cookies recipe delivers classic Italian flavor in a simple, handheld dessert.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- wire rack
- Piping bag
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (additional)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese
- 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into butter mixture until fully combined.
- Scoop dough into 1 tablespoon balls and place close together on a baking sheet.
- Chill dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place six chilled dough balls per sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until lightly golden at the edges.
- Cool cookies completely on a wire rack.
- Beat mascarpone, heavy cream, confectioners sugar, vanilla, and honey until soft peaks form.
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cookies.
- Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough prevents spreading and improves flavor.
Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Allow cookies to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Do not overbake; cookies should remain soft in the center.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Allow cookies to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 320IUCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.1mg