Tiramisu Cookie Cups
Tiramisu Cookie Cups are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, transforming rich coffee and creamy mascarpone into charming cookie cups. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors, encased in a soft, buttery shell that melts in your mouth. Ideal for gatherings or an indulgent treat, these cookie cups will impress your guests with their elegant taste and beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup espresso or strong coffee (cooled)
- 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cocoa powder, and salt. Gradually combine this mixture with the wet ingredients until just mixed.
- Scoop the dough into muffin cups and press down slightly to create space for filling.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges. Let them cool completely on a wire rack.
- In a separate bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with cooled espresso until smooth. Fill each cooled cookie cup with this mixture.
- Dust with cocoa powder and top with chocolate shavings if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg