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Tiramisu Cookies with Mascarpone Frosting

These Small Batch Tiramisu Cookies combine the rich flavors of coffee and vanilla in a soft, chewy cookie topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting. Finished with a dusting of cocoa powder, they're an easy tiramisu-inspired dessert that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without making a large batch.
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Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2.5 tsp instant coffee powder
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Mascarpone Cream Topping
  • 4 oz mascarpone cheese
  • 6 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2q cup heavy cream
  • Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and well combined.
  • Add the egg yolks, instant coffee powder, and vanilla extract. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and fold until a soft cookie dough forms.
  • Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  • Bake for 10–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set.
  • Allow the cookies to cool completely before adding the frosting.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Add the heavy cream and whisk gently until the mixture is thick, creamy, and spreadable. Avoid overwhisking.
  • Once the cookies have completely cooled, spread or pipe the mascarpone cream onto each cookie.
  • Finish with a light dusting of cocoa powder.