Tiramisu cookies for Valentine’s Day 💕
Tiramisu means “pick me up”,and honestly, that’s exactly what love (and dessert) should do ☕🍪
Instead of the classic cake, I turned it into tiramisu cookies this time. Soft, coffee-kissed, a little cocoa on top… cozy, sweet, and perfect for Valentine’s Day baking.
Cookie Dough:
butter 170g
sugar 100g
brown sugar 73g
vanilla 4g
salt 3g
espresso powder 6g
egg 68g
flour 270g
baking soda 5g
Mascarpone Cream:
cream cheese 180g
icing sugar 120g
vanilla 4g
cream 240g
espresso powder 2g
Topping:
cocoa powder
Cookies:
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, salt, and espresso powder until creamy.
Add egg, mix until smooth.
Add flour and baking soda, mix on low just until combined.
Scoop about 2 Tbsp dough per cookie onto baking pan.
Bake at 180°C/350°F for 10–12 min until edges are lightly golden and centers look soft.
Mascarpone cream:
Beat heavy cream, espresso powder, vanilla, and powdered sugar to stiff peaks.
Fold in room-temp mascarpone until smooth.
Assembly Pipe cream onto cooled cookies, dust with cocoa powder.
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If you're a fan of tiramisu but want a fresh twist that’s easier to share and serve, these tiramisu cookies are a fantastic choice. The combination of espresso powder in both the cookie dough and mascarpone cream truly captures the rich coffee flavor tiramisu is known for. From my experience baking these, I found that using freshly brewed espresso powder rather than instant coffee granules enhances the aroma and depth of the cookies. One tip I discovered is making sure not to overbake the cookies; they should be soft in the center but with slightly golden edges, which helps maintain that melt-in-your-mouth texture reminiscent of traditional tiramisu. When preparing the mascarpone cream, folding in the mascarpone gently ensures a smooth, airy topping while preserving the richness. These cookies are ideal for Valentine’s Day because they combine indulgence with a personal touch—plus, the dusting of cocoa powder adds a lovely visual appeal that matches the romantic occasion. For even more flavor variation, you can sprinkle a tiny bit of cinnamon or nutmeg into the cookie dough, giving it an extra cozy note. Lastly, these tiramisu cookies are surprisingly easy to freeze after baking (before adding the mascarpone cream). This makes them convenient for preparing in advance for Valentine’s celebrations or other special occasions, saving time yet impressing everyone with a deliciously unique treat.