Description
These tiramisu cookies capture all the magic of the classic Italian dessert in handheld form. Soft espresso-flavored cookies are topped with rich mascarpone frosting and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder for a bite-sized treat that’s as elegant as it is indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons espresso powder
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and espresso powder until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet, flatten slightly, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
- For the frosting, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Pipe or spread frosting onto each cookie, then dust with cocoa powder.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly for firmer texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality espresso powder for best flavor.
- Wait until cookies are fully cool before frosting.
- Chill frosted cookies briefly before serving for clean presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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