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Single tiramisu cookies recipe with bite taken showing soft interior texture

Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
These soft, coffee-infused Tiramisu Cookies are brushed with espresso syrup and topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting and cocoa dust. They perfectly capture the flavors of the classic Italian dessert in a bite-sized treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings:18 Cookie
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American, Italian
Calories:240kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Sweetness base
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed Adds moisture
  • 1 large egg Binder
  • 1 large egg white Adds lightness
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour Structure
  • 3 tablespoon cornstarch Ensures softness
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder Intense coffee flavor
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese, cold For frosting
  • ½ cup heavy cream, cold For frosting
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar Sweetens frosting
  • 1 tablespoon Kahlua Coffee liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon natural cocoa powder For dusting

Equipment

  • 1 Electric mixer Hand or stand mixer
  • 2 Baking sheets Lined with parchment
  • 1 Pastry brush For espresso soak
  • 1 Piping bag For frosting
  • 1 Small sieve For cocoa dusting

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and sugars together until the mixture is pale and fluffy.
  2. Mix in the egg, egg white, and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Whisk the dry ingredients in a separate bowl and gradually stir them into the wet mixture.
  4. Dissolve espresso powder in hot water and drizzle it into the dough, mixing until uniform.
  5. Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then scoop onto baking sheets and flatten slightly.
  6. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 9–10 minutes until the edges turn light golden brown.
  7. Brush warm cookies with the espresso-Kahlua syrup and let them cool completely.
  8. Whip mascarpone, cream, sugar, and Kahlua to stiff peaks, then pipe onto cooled cookies and dust with cocoa.

Nutrition

Serving: 65g (1 cookie)Calories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the cookies are completely cool before frosting, otherwise the mascarpone cream will melt and slide off. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent over-spreading.