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Tiramisu Cookies with a swirl of mascarpone cream and cocoa powder, with a bite taken out.

Tiramisu Cookies

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Delight in the best of both worlds with these indulgent Tiramisu Cookies, topped with rich mascarpone cream and a cocoa dusting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 11 minutes
Servings: 13
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 328
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

COOKIES
  • 120 g butter Unsalted softened
  • 110 g granulated sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 110 g dark brown sugar Adds moisture and flavor
  • 1 large egg Approximately 57-60 g with shell
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla for depth
  • 250 g all-purpose flour For structure and texture
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder Helps with cookie rise
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
  • 1 tablespoon instant espresso powder For rich coffee flavor
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances sweetness
MASCARPONE CREAM
  • 200 g mascarpone cheese Rich and creamy cheese for topping
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla for flavor
  • 100g powdered sugar For a smooth sweet texture
  • 22g agave or honey Natural sweeteners, optional
  • 130g heavy cream To whip into a light texture
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder For dusting the cookies

Equipment

  • 1 Cookie scoop A 2 tablespoon scoop helps make evenly sized cookies that bake at the same rate.
  • 1 stand mixer or electric hand mixer Makes mixing the dough and whipping the cream much easier.
  • 1 Piping bag with Wilton 2A tip Creates those pretty swirls of mascarpone cream on top.
  • 1 Baking sheet You'll need at least one, though two makes the process faster.
  • 1 Parchment paper Prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
  • 1 Fine-mesh sieve Perfect for dusting cocoa powder evenly over the finished cookies.

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave until fully melted, ensuring it doesn’t bubble or scorch.
  2. Allow the butter to cool to room temperature in the fridge for about 20 minutes.
  3. Once cooled, whisk the melted butter with the granulated sugar and dark brown sugar in a mixing bowl for 1 minute until smooth.
  4. Crack the egg into the mixture and add the vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, espresso powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined.
  7. Scoop the dough using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, forming 13 cookies. Roll each scoop into a ball and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  8. Refrigerate the cookies for 1 hour to firm them up.
  9. Preheat your oven to 180°C (355°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange up to 6 cookies per tray.
  10. Bake one tray at a time for 10–11 minutes or until the edges are golden. Remove and let the cookies rest on the tray for 3 minutes. bake
  11. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack to cool completely.
  12. In a bowl, whip together the mascarpone cheese, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, agave (or honey), and heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  13. If preparing in advance, cover and refrigerate the mascarpone cream until you're ready to serve.
  14. Once ready to serve, transfer the mascarpone cream to a piping bag fitted with a Wilton 2A tip. Pipe a swirl of cream on top of each cookie.
  15. Dust each cookie with a fine layer of cocoa powder using a sieve.

Nutrition

Serving: 42gCalories: 328kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 265mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 585IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Tiramisu Cookies combine the richness of coffee, the creaminess of mascarpone, and the sweetness of cocoa for a dessert that feels both cozy and indulgent.

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