Description
Indulge in these delightful Tiramisu Cookie Cups that offer a twist on the classic Italian dessert. These delectable treats feature a cookie cup filled with a luscious mascarpone cream, creating a fusion of flavors that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing
- 1 c. (215 g.) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 c. (100 g.) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1 c. (120 g.) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp. espresso powder
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1 c. (170 g.) espresso chips (such as Nestlé)
- 1/2 c. (85 g.) semisweet chocolate chips
Mascarpone Filling & Assembly:
- 1 1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8-oz.) container mascarpone, room temperature
- 1/4 c. coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlúa)
- 2 tbsp. powdered sugar
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Cookies – Preheat oven to 350° and grease 2 standard 12-cup muffin tins with butter. In the large bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth, airy, and slightly paler in color, about 4 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and continue to beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes more.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, espresso powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture and beat until just combined, then fold in espresso and chocolate chips.
- Place 2 tablespoons dough in each prepared muffin cup. Using your finger, create a well in the center of dough. Bake cookies until slightly browned, about 15 minutes.
- While cookies are still warm, grease a shot glass or round spice jar with butter. Press into the center of each cookie to create a deeper well. Let cool 15 minutes in pan, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Mascarpone Filling & Assembly – In the large bowl of stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cream, mascarpone, liqueur, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until soft peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spoon mascarpone filling into well of each cookie, then cover tops with remaining filling. Generously dust with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tiramisu Cookie Cups, Dessert Recipe, Italian Desserts
