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Soft & Chewy Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

Two decadent chocolate tiramisu cookies filled with white cream and dusted with cocoa powder, resting on marble.
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Capture the classic Italian dessert in a soft, chewy cookie form. These espresso-infused cookies feature a rich mascarpone cream topping and a dusting of cocoa powder for an elegant, homemade tiramisu flavor.

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 teaspoon hot water
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, softened (for frosting)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • 1 tablespoon milk or cream (for frosting)
  • 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 vanilla extract. Mix in the dissolved espresso until fully combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between them.
  6. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers should still look soft.
  7. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Prepare the mascarpone frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the softened mascarpone cheese and butter until smooth.
  9. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and milk until the frosting is creamy and spreadable.
  10. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a layer of the mascarpone frosting onto the flat side of one cookie and top with a second cookie to create a sandwich. Alternatively, frost the tops of individual cookies.
  11. Just before serving, lightly dust the tops of the cookies with unsweetened cocoa powder.

Notes

  • For a stronger coffee flavor in the cookie base, increase the instant espresso powder to 1 tablespoon.
  • If you cannot find mascarpone cheese, you can substitute it with full-fat cream cheese for the frosting, though the flavor profile will change slightly.
  • These cookies are best assembled the day you plan to serve them to keep the cocoa powder dusting fresh.

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