These little dessert cups combine chewy cookie bases with creamy mascarpone filling, a hit of coffee, and a dusting of cocoa powder. They’re perfect for parties, holidays, or whenever you want an elegant, bite-sized treat.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cookie Cups:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
For the Tiramisu Filling:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
For Topping:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
- Mini chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cookie Cups
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Scoop dough into muffin tin wells, pressing up the sides to form cups.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until golden brown. While warm, gently press the center of each cookie with a spoon to deepen the cup shape. Cool completely.
Step 2: Prepare the Tiramisu Filling
- In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- In another bowl, beat mascarpone with powdered sugar, vanilla, coffee, and liqueur until smooth.
- Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookie Cups
- Spoon or pipe tiramisu filling into cooled cookie cups.
- Dust with cocoa powder.
- Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.
🌟 Tips & Variations
- Use espresso powder for an extra bold coffee flavor.
- Swap cookie cups with chocolate chip cookie dough for extra indulgence.
- Make ahead: Store the cookie cups and filling separately, then assemble just before serving.
