Name: Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 cookies
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 7 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 tablespoons granulated sugar; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 egg; 2 teaspoons espresso powder; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 0.25 tsp baking powder; 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese; 2 teaspoons powdered sugar; 0.25 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting cover

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Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

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Ingredients

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Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

Cookie Dough

7 tablespoons unsalted butter

6 tablespoons granulated sugar

3 tablespoons brown sugar

1 egg

2 teaspoons espresso powder

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ tsp baking powder

Mascarpone Frosting

½ cup mascarpone cheese

2 teaspoons powdered sugar

¼ tsp vanilla extract

Topping

1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

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Instructions

In a bowl, cream together the soft butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the beaten half egg and mix well. Pour in the espresso and stir until fully combined. Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda and mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (top/bottom heat). Scoop the dough into 6 equal portions and place them on a lined baking tray with space in between. Bake for 11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, they may have spread. Use a glass or spoon to gently push them back into a round shape while they’re still hot. Let them cool completely.

In a bowl, mix mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, the remaining half egg, and espresso powder until smooth and creamy. Do not overmix, it should stay thick and fluffy.

Pipe or spoon the mascarpone frosting onto the cooled cookies in a swirl, covering the entire surface. Finish by dusting with cocoa powder through a sieve.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Bloom Your Espresso Powder ☕
Dissolve espresso powder in a small amount of hot water before adding to the dough to intensify the coffee flavor and ensure even distribution throughout the cookies.
Room Temperature Mascarpone is Essential 🧈
Remove mascarpone from the refrigerator 30 minutes before making the frosting to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency that won't break or become grainy when mixed.
Cocoa Powder Sifting Technique 🎯
Sift cocoa powder together with flour and baking powder before mixing to eliminate lumps and create an evenly distributed cocoa flavor without bitter concentrated pockets.
Chill Dough for Perfect Texture 🧊
Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 2 hours before baking to prevent spreading, resulting in thicker, fluffier cookies with better structure to support the frosting.
Dust Cocoa at Service Time 🎨
Apply the final cocoa powder dusting just before serving rather than hours ahead, as moisture from the frosting will cause it to clump and lose its elegant appearance.