Tiramisu Cookies: The Ultimate Indulgence You Need to Try!
These Tiramisu Cookies are the perfect fusion of a classic dessert and a beloved cookie. Imagine a soft, buttery sugar cookie topped with indulgent, creamy mascarpone frosting, all dusted with cocoa powder. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of chocolate and coffee, capturing the essence of tiramisu in a single serving. The cookie base is soft and chewy, while the frosting is silky smooth, making these cookies a textural delight. While traditional tiramisu requires time and effort, these cookies are relatively easy to make, requiring just a bit of dough chilling and frosting piping. Enjoy the velvety sweetness and subtle coffee-chocolate flavor for any occasion.
Ingredients For the Cookies
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons espresso coffee
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
For Decoration:
- Cocoa powder
Preparation time:
Dough Preparation: 15 minutes
Baking: 12 minutes
Cooling on the Baking Sheet: 5 minutes
Cooling on the Wire Rack: 20 minutes
Frosting Preparation: 3 minutes
Decoration: 10 minutes
Total Time: Approximately 1 hour
Serves: 15 cookies
Directions to Make Tiramisu Cookies
Preparing the cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix the melted butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until well combined. Add the egg and espresso coffee, and mix well. In the same bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Gradually incorporate these dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until well combined.
Chilling the cookies
Use a #20 scoop or a spoon to portion the dough and place the portions on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Chill the dough portions in the refrigerator for one hour or in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.
Bake the cookies for 12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the frosting
In a medium bowl, beat the mascarpone, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until well combined. Continue beating until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
Decorating
Once the cookies are completely cool, apply a layer of frosting on each cookie using a spoon or piping bag. Dust cocoa powder over the frosting to decorate.
Variations and Substitutions for Tiramisu Cookies
Coffee Flavor
Enhance the coffee taste by adding 1 teaspoon of instant coffee powder to the cookie dough.
Coffee Frosting
Intensify the coffee flavor in the frosting by adding 1 teaspoon of coffee liqueur.
Dark Chocolate
For a richer taste and varied texture, grate some dark chocolate flakes on top of the frosted cookies.
Brown Sugar
Use dark brown sugar for chewier cookies with a molasses-caramel flavor. Light brown sugar will give a softer texture.
Chocolate Base
Change the cookie flavor by adding cocoa powder to the dough.
Cookie Crumble
Crumble ladyfingers or an extra cookie on top of the frosted tiramisu cookies for added texture.
How To Make The Best Tiramisu Cookies
Room Temperature Egg
Let the egg come to room temperature before use to ensure smooth blending of all ingredients.
Thicken the Frosting
If the frosting is too runny, add more mascarpone until it reaches your desired consistency.
Cool Cookies Before Frosting
Ensure the cookies are completely cooled before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting and running.
