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Soft and Chewy Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

Close-up of two decadent tiramisu cookies filled with white cream and dusted with cocoa powder.
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Bake soft, chewy cookies that capture the coffee and cream flavors of classic tiramisu, topped with a light mascarpone frosting and cocoa dusting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) 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 powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 2 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • 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, vanilla extract, and the dissolved espresso mixture until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  6. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Prepare the frosting: Beat the powdered sugar, cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, and almond extract (if using) until smooth and creamy.
  8. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread or pipe a layer of mascarpone frosting onto each cookie.
  9. Dust the tops of the frosted cookies generously with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality instant espresso powder for the strongest coffee flavor.
  • For a richer look, you can dip the tops of the cooled cookies in melted dark chocolate before frosting.
  • If you do not have mascarpone, you can substitute it with an equal amount of full-fat cream cheese, though the flavor will be slightly less authentic.

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