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Tiramisu Cookies
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Tiramisu Cookies

These delightful Tiramisu Cookies feature a soft, espresso-infused cookie base sandwiched with a rich and creamy mascarpone filling, dusted with cocoa powder for a classic finish. A perfect blend of coffee and cream in a bite-sized treat, offering all the flavors of traditional tiramisu in a convenient cookie form.
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Finished Tiramisu Cookies, elegantly dusted with cocoa
Finished Tiramisu Cookies, elegantly dusted with cocoa

Recipe Information

35m
Prep Time
12m
Cook Time
1h 32m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
Italian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
4g
Protein
35g
Carbs
20g
Fat
A perfect stack of Tiramisu Cookies showcasing the filling
A perfect stack of Tiramisu Cookies showcasing the filling

Ingredients

  • Unsalted Butter
    (Softened)

    110 g
  • Granulated Sugar

    100 g
  • Dark Brown Sugar

    100 g
  • Egg
    (Approx. 57-60g with shell, room temperature)

    1 large
  • Vanilla Extract
    (For cookies)

    1 teaspoon
  • All-purpose Flour

    230 g
  • Baking Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Baking Soda

    1 teaspoon
  • Instant Espresso Powder

    1 tablespoon
  • Salt

    1 teaspoon
  • Mascarpone Cheese
    (Chilled)

    180 g
  • Vanilla Extract
    (For cream)

    1 teaspoon
  • Confectioners Sugar

    90 g
  • Agave or Honey

    20 g
  • Heavy Cream
    (Cold)

    120 g
  • Cocoa Powder
    (For dusting)

    1 tablespoon
Servings: 12
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Close-up of a single Tiramisu Cookie with creamy mascarpone visible
Close-up of a single Tiramisu Cookie with creamy mascarpone visible

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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    In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and dark brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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    Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming and aeration.
  • 2

    Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until they are well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is combined.
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    Beat in the egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until they are well incorporated. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is combined.
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    Mix just until combined; overmixing after adding the egg can make cookies tough.
  • 3

    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, instant espresso powder, and salt.
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    In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, instant espresso powder, and salt.
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    Sifting dry ingredients helps prevent lumps and ensures even distribution throughout the dough.
  • 4

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined and a soft cookie dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
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    Stop mixing as soon as no dry streaks of flour remain to keep the cookies tender.
  • 5

    Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. This prevents spreading during baking.
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    Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours. This prevents spreading during baking.
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    Chilling the dough is crucial for maintaining the cookies' shape and achieving a chewier texture.
  • 6

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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    Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop rounded tablespoons of chilled dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
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    Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes, which ensures even baking.
  • 7

    Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set. They may still look a bit soft in the middle. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set. They may still look a bit soft in the middle. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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    Do not overbake; cookies will continue to cook slightly as they cool on the baking sheet.
  • 8

    While the cookies are cooling, prepare the mascarpone cream. In a bowl, whisk together the chilled mascarpone cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, confectioners sugar, and agave or honey until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
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    While the cookies are cooling, prepare the mascarpone cream. In a bowl, whisk together the chilled mascarpone cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, confectioners sugar, and agave or honey until the mixture is smooth and lump-free.
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    Using chilled mascarpone helps create a stable and creamy filling.
  • 9

    In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until just combined and smooth.
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    In a separate cold bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until just combined and smooth.
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    Use a chilled bowl and whisk attachment for the best results when whipping heavy cream.
  • 10

    Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a generous amount of mascarpone cream onto the flat side of one cookie. Gently sandwich it with another cookie.
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    Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a generous amount of mascarpone cream onto the flat side of one cookie. Gently sandwich it with another cookie.
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    Ensure cookies are fully cooled to prevent the cream from melting and sliding off.
  • 11

    Lightly dust the assembled tiramisu cookies with cocoa powder before serving. For best flavor, chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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    Lightly dust the assembled tiramisu cookies with cocoa powder before serving. For best flavor, chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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    Use a fine-mesh sieve for an even and elegant dusting of cocoa powder.
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