Strawberry Tiramisu Cookies
Strawberry Tiramisu Cookies are the perfect blend of espresso, mascarpone, and freeze-dried strawberries, creating a soft, chewy cookie with bold flavor and a stunning finish. They’re quick to make, ideal for gifting, and a fun twist on classic tiramisu that always impresses.
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup 226 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups 330 g all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2-3 tablespoons espresso powder
- 1 1/2 cups freeze-dried strawberries lightly crushed
Mascarpone Frosting
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese cold
- 4 oz cream cheese softened 5 minutes (not warm)
- 1 1/4 –1 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For Topping
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and espresso powder.
- Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until combined — stop as soon as the flour disappears.
- Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberries.
- Scoop 1-tablespoon portions onto baking sheets.
- Chill the dough balls for 30 minutes.
- Gently flatten each dough ball into a thick puck, then bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set and centers look soft.
- Cool completely before frosting.
Make the Mascarpone Frosting
- Beat the cream cheese for 20–30 seconds, until smooth.
- Add mascarpone and mix on low speed until just combined — do not overmix.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Mix gently until creamy and pipeable.
- Chill the frosting for 10 minutes before piping.
Assemble
- Pipe a swirl of mascarpone frosting onto each cooled cookie.
- Dust with freeze-dried strawberry powder.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 169mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 181mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 4mg
