Description

These decadent Tiramisu Sandwich Cookies bring the beloved dessert into handheld form. Fudgy, espresso-rich chocolate cookies are sandwiched with a creamy mascarpone filling spiked with coffee and sweetness—just like classic tiramisu, but portable and irresistible.

Ingredients

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For the Chocolate Cookies

⅔ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon espresso powder
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups semi-sweet baking chips
6 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped
¾ cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter
6 large eggs, at room temperature
2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Tiramisu Cream Filling

1 teaspoon espresso powder
3 tablespoons strong black coffee, warm
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature

Instructions

Make the Cookies:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a small bowl, whisk together flour, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a heatproof bowl, melt the chocolate chips, baking chocolate, and butter together over a double boiler or in the microwave in short bursts. Stir until smooth and glossy.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs and sugar until thick and pale (about 3–4 minutes). Mix in vanilla extract.
Slowly add the melted chocolate mixture into the eggs, mixing until well combined.
Fold in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
Drop tablespoonfuls of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are set and tops are slightly crackled. Let cool completely.

Make the Filling:

Dissolve espresso powder in warm black coffee. Let cool slightly.
In a bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and continue beating until fluffy.
Mix in mascarpone cheese and coffee mixture. Beat just until smooth and spreadable—do not overmix.

Assemble the Cookies:

Match cooled cookies into pairs of similar size.
Pipe or spoon a generous amount of mascarpone filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another.
Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to set, or serve immediately for a softer filling.

Notes

Do not overbake the cookies—slightly underdone gives the perfect chewy texture.

Keep mascarpone filling chilled and avoid overmixing to prevent curdling.

Store assembled cookies in the fridge for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired / American

Keywords: tiramisu cookies, sandwich cookies, mascarpone filling, coffee cookies, chocolate espresso dessert