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Soft Tiramisu Cookies with Creamy Mascarpone Frosting

A tall stack of three decadent tiramisu cookies filled with creamy mascarpone and dusted heavily with cocoa powder.
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You can now enjoy the rich flavors of classic tiramisu in a soft, chewy cookie format. This recipe gives you espresso-flavored cookies topped with a light mascarpone cream and a dusting of cocoa powder for an indulgent, bakery-style treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons instant espresso powder, dissolved in 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for cookie dough)
  • 1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and the dissolved espresso mixture until combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in the 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until incorporated into the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cookies cool, prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Do not overbeat.
  9. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a layer of the mascarpone frosting onto the top of each cookie.
  10. Just before serving, lightly dust the frosted cookies with unsweetened cocoa powder.

Notes

  • For a stronger coffee flavor, use 1 teaspoon of espresso powder in the dough and add 1/2 teaspoon to the frosting mixture.
  • If you cannot find instant espresso powder, use instant coffee granules, ensuring they dissolve fully before adding to the batter.
  • Store assembled cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator due to the mascarpone frosting.

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