How to Make Soft Tiramisu Cookies – A Delicious Twist You Have to Try!

The classic tiramisu is a creamy and indulgent dessert that many of us love. It may seem like a simple dish. Yet, did you know you can take it even further?

Imagine the flavors of espresso, mascarpone, cocoa, and rum on a delicious melt-in-your-mouth cookie. It’s a fusion of a timeless favorite and a convenient treat perfect for gatherings.

Read on to learn how to make these irresistibly soft tiramisu cookies!

The Secret to Making Soft Tiramisu Cookies

The trick to baking soft cookies is in the mixing.

You don’t want to over-whip the butter and sugar, or you’ll end up with a cakey cookie. Beating the flour for too long develops gluten and makes desserts tough as well.

For this recipe, I’ll be applying a reverse creaming method to avoid these pitfalls. It may seem weird, but I promise you’ll produce soft, gooey cookies every time.

Soft Tiramisu Cookies Recipe

Tiramisu cookies are a chewy no-fridge dessert you can serve to friends and families at parties. I love the combination of the mascarpone and the dusting of cocoa together with a simple espresso cookie base.

These cookies are super fancy but easy to make. Here’s how.

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

1 stick or half a cup of cold butter, cubed

¾ cup light brown sugar

2 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour

¼ tsp salt

1 ½ tsp baking powder

1 large egg, beaten

1 to 2 shots of espresso

For the Mascarpone Cream:

1 cup mascarpone cheese

1 cup sifted confectioner’s sugar

½ cup heavy whipping cream

1 tsp rum flavoring

¼ tsp salt

Additional Ingredients:

Cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

1. To make the cookies, mix the cold butter and the sugar in a bowl until just combined. You don’t want to incorporate too much air into this.
2. Next, sift the flour, salt, and baking powder into the bowl. Combine the flour with the butter and sugar. At this point, the mixture will look like a powdery crumble.
3. Add in the beaten egg and espresso and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing!
4. Scoop the cookie dough into 2-inch balls, then place them on a lined tray. Allow them to chill in the fridge for 90 minutes. This lets the dough deepen in flavor.
5. Once the cookie dough is chilled, it’s time to preheat your oven to 365°F.
6. Bake the cookies in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes with the fan on. After baking, let the cookies rest on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them onto a cooking rack.
7. In the meantime, you can make the mascarpone cream by whipping cold mascarpone cheese and sifted powdered sugar in a mixing bowl.
8. Add in the cold cream, rum, and salt and whip until fluffy.
9. Once the cookies are cool, you can spread the mascarpone cream onto the cookies using the back of a spoon. You may also pipe the icing onto the cookies for a more finished look.
10. Finally, dust the tiramisu cookies with cocoa powder and enjoy!

Tips for Making Soft Tiramisu Cookies

Making rich tiramisu cookies is easy once you have the right techniques. Here are some tips you may find useful.

• Use High-Quality Ingredients: Tiramisu cookies only have a few components. Therefore, each ingredient can greatly impact the flavor of your cookies.
• Watch the Baking Time: Different ovens will have varying baking times. It’s best to watch the cookies closely at the ten-minute mark to see if they need more time.
• Cool the Cookies: Since these cookies have mascarpone cream, you should cool them thoroughly before frosting. Otherwise, the cream will melt over the cookies.

Final Thoughts

Tiramisu cookies are a sweet treat that everyone will love. You can try them at your next gathering or explore other elegant desserts on our website.

I hope you enjoyed learning how to make soft tiramisu cookies. Do let me know how your baking went in the comments below!