Description
These Tiramisu Cookie Cups combine the bold flavors of espresso and cocoa with the creamy, dreamy layers of classic tiramisu — all served in an adorable, bite-sized cookie cup. Perfect for parties, holidays, or when you want a show-stopping dessert that’s easy to serve and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
Cookie Cups
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
Tiramisu Filling
1 cup heavy cream, cold
8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
½ cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp espresso or strong coffee, cooled
Cocoa powder, for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a standard muffin tin.
In a mixing bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients until a dough forms.
Scoop dough into muffin tin wells (about 2 tbsp each) and press to form a cup shape.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until golden brown. While still warm, use the back of a spoon to gently press the centers down to maintain the cup shape. Cool completely.
For the filling: Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks. In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and espresso until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
Pipe or spoon filling into cooled cookie cups.
Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
For a boozy twist, add a splash of coffee liqueur to the filling.
Make cookie cups a day ahead and fill just before serving for the best texture.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: tiramisu cookie cups, mini desserts, party desserts, creamy cookie treats