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Irresistible Tiramisu Sandwich Cookies

Soft espresso-flavored cookies filled with creamy mascarpone and dusted with cocoa powder. A handheld twist on the classic Italian tiramisu dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 18 sandwich cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert, Holiday Treats
Cuisine: European, Italian
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 eggs large
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp instant espresso powder
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Mascarpone Filling
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
Finishing Touch
  • 0.5 cup cocoa powder for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and espresso powder until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
  5. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto baking sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For the filling: beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and heavy cream until creamy.
  7. Pipe or spread filling onto half of the cookies. Sandwich with the remaining cookies.
  8. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Best served slightly chilled like classic tiramisu.