Description
Tiramisu Cookies are a soft, espresso-flavored cookie inspired by the classic Italian dessert. Made with mascarpone cheese and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder, they capture the creamy, coffee-rich taste of tiramisu in a simple, shareable treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp espresso powder or instant coffee powder
- 2 tsp hot water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup mascarpone cheese, softened
- ¼ cup cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Dissolve the espresso powder in hot water. Add it to the butter mixture along with the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Gently fold in the mascarpone cheese until incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once cooled, dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Add chocolate chips for extra richness.
- Stuff the dough with Nutella before baking for a gooey center.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Swap mascarpone with cream cheese if needed, though texture may vary.
- Skip the cocoa powder dusting for a simpler version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
