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Tiramisu Cookies: The Ultimate Italian Bakery Cookie Recipe

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Tiramisu Cookies are soft and chewy bakery-style cookies inspired by the classic Italian dessert. Made with espresso powder, vanilla, mascarpone frosting, and cocoa powder, they deliver rich coffee flavor and creamy sweetness in every bite.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon espresso powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and espresso powder.
  4. Cream butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
  6. Add vanilla extract.
  7. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until combined.
  8. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
  10. Cool completely on wire racks.
  11. Beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth.
  12. Spread frosting over cooled cookies.
  13. Dust generously with cocoa powder.
  14. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use high-quality espresso powder for authentic flavor.
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting.
  • Use real mascarpone cheese for traditional tiramisu flavor.
  • Do not overbake to keep cookies soft and chewy.
  • Store frosted cookies in the refrigerator.
  • Freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 2 months.
  • Dust cocoa powder just before serving.
  • Add chocolate chips for a mocha variation.
  • Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, and coffee lovers.
  • Serve alongside espresso, cappuccino, or latte.

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