Description
Tiramisu Cookies bring the rich flavors of tiramisu into a soft, buttery cookie form, with a creamy mascarpone filling, a hint of coffee, and a dusting of cocoa powder for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant coffee granules
1 tablespoon hot water
For the Mascarpone Filling:
½ cup mascarpone cheese
½ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons coffee liqueur
For Dusting:
¼ cup cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated.
- Add the Vanilla and Coffee: Stir in the vanilla extract until combined. Then, dissolve the instant coffee granules in the hot water, and add it to the butter and egg mixture. Mix until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Form the Cookies: Using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. You should have about 24 cookies.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden but the centers remain soft. Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prepare the Mascarpone Filling: While the cookies are cooling, prepare the mascarpone filling. In a mixing bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese and heavy cream together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Coffee Liqueur: Add the coffee liqueur to the mascarpone mixture and continue to beat until well combined.
- Assemble the Cookies: Once the cookies have cooled completely, spread a generous amount of mascarpone filling on the bottom side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie to form a cookie sandwich.
- Dust with Cocoa: Sift cocoa powder over the top of the assembled cookies for a dusting of flavor and decoration.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or refrigerate the cookies for about 30 minutes to let the filling set before serving.
Notes
If you want a stronger coffee flavor, add an extra teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the dough.
For a dairy-free version, use a dairy-free butter substitute and coconut cream in place of heavy cream.
If you prefer not to use coffee liqueur, substitute with brewed coffee or espresso for a non-alcoholic option.
You can skip the cocoa powder dusting if you prefer a cleaner look or are avoiding chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
