Name: Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 cookies
Cuisine: Italian

Delicate Kitchen Verified

March 6, 2026

Soft coffee-infused cookies topped with creamy mascarpone frosting and a dusting of cocoa — these Tiramisu Cookies taste just like the classic Italian dessert, but in cookie form. Rich, fluffy, lightly bitter from espresso and perfectly balanced with sweet vanilla mascarpone. Absolute dessert perfection.

Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting cover

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Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

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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 ☕
Mix espresso powder with a small amount of warm 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 frosting to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency that won't break or become grainy when mixed.
Don't Overmix the Cookie Dough 🥄
Mix until just combined after adding flour to prevent overdeveloped gluten, which results in tough cookies instead of the desired soft, tender texture.
Chill Dough Before Baking ❄️
Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 2 hours to prevent spreading, which helps maintain thick, fluffy cookies with defined edges and concentrated flavor.
Dust Cocoa After Frosting Sets ✨
Apply the final cocoa powder dusting only after the mascarpone frosting has chilled and set for 15-20 minutes to prevent it from absorbing moisture and becoming muddy in appearance.