Description
These Tiramisu Crinkle Cookies are where indulgence meets elegance. A perfect treat when you’re craving dessert ideas that are unique yet comforting, they combine the classic flavors of tiramisu—espresso, mascarpone, cocoa, and vanilla—into a soft-baked cookie with a gorgeous powdered sugar crinkle. These cookies are the ideal balance of chewy and creamy, making them perfect for easy recipes, holiday cookie swaps, or quick snack ideas. Whether you’re on the hunt for sweet breakfast ideas or simple food ideas for guests, this easy recipe hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon espresso powder
1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
1. Cream together butter, mascarpone, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla, espresso powder, and coffee liqueur.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet until just mixed.
5. Cover and chill the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
6. Scoop into tablespoon-sized balls and roll in powdered sugar.
7. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
8. Bake at 350°F for 10–12 minutes, until cookies puff and crinkle.
9. Let cool slightly, then dust with cocoa powder.
Notes
Chilling the dough is key to getting that signature crinkle and chewy center.
Use Dutch-process cocoa for the richest flavor and beautiful contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: tiramisu cookies, espresso dessert, crinkle cookies, holiday cookie, easy baking recipe