All the flavors of Tiramisu in little sandwich cookies! These cookies take a famous dessert and package them into portable, bite-sized treats that will cure your dessert cravings!
What Is Tiramisu Dessert?
Tiramisu is a layered Italian dessert that, when translated means, “little pick me up”. Why does it have that meaning, you ask? Well, I’ll tell you! Tiramisu is made by taking ladyfingers that have been soaked in a boozy coffee mixture and layering them with a creamy (also boozy) mascarpone layer.
Cocoa powder is dusted in between and top along with a generous amount of chocolate shavings. Between the coffee, the liqueur, the cocoa powder, and the chocolate, it is impossible to avoid getting a little “energy” boost from this dessert!
Tiramisu is my husband’s FAVORITE dessert, it’s the one thing I turn to over and over again because it’s really a no-fail recipe, it always turns out and my husband is always happy.
But, I have to admit, sometimes I get tired of making traditional Tiramisu, so I change up the flavors and make Lemon Raspberry Tiramisu, Maple Tiramisu, or even Tiramisu Pudding Shots.
And now I have these sweet little sandwich cookies to add to my Tiramisu roundup!
What Are Sandwich Cookies?
Sandwich cookies are little cookie rounds (any kind) that are held together by filling. In this recipe, I made a batch of fudgy brownie cookies that have been enhanced with a little espresso powder. I find that a little espresso powder in chocolate desserts intensifies the chocolate flavor, it tastes deeper and richer.
In keeping with the traditional Tiramisu, the filling for this recipe is made with mascarpone, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and a little Kahlua liqueur. Mascarpone is a soft, Italian cheese that is mild in flavor and texture. It is like cream cheese, but a little softer.
How To Make Sandwich Cookies
STEP ONE – In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and butter. Heat over low heat until both have melted. Stir until smooth and set aside.
STEP TWO – In a small bowl, combine flour. Baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
STEP THREE – In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in the cooled chocolate mixture followed by the flour mixture. Beat until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Let batter stand for 10 minutes in order to thicken up.
STEP FOUR – Preheat oven to 375. Drop dough by the tablespoon full about onto a lined baking sheet, keeping each cookie about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are set and cookies are slightly cracked. Let cool for 1 minute before removing to a cooling rack.
STEP FIVE – For the filling, beat together mascarpone and cream cheese. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla, and liqueur. Spread a healthy tablespoon of filling on the flat side of one cookie, top with another cookie.
Sandwich Cookie Recipe Notes
This recipe starts with the cookie! As mentioned above, the cookies are soft, chewy,brownie-like cookies that are very rich and sweet. They are made with chopped chocolate and very little flour (which is where the “fudgy” comes in). A few things to note about the cookies:
The cookies WILL flatten while baking, don’t be alarmed. To prevent the cookies from spreading too much refrigerate the cookies on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes. That little bit of cold air will help the cookies retain their shape.
Be sure the cookies rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing them to a cooling rack. The cookies will be very tender and will fall apart easily.
Mascarpone is an Italian soft cheese that can be found with the specialty cheeses in your grocery store. Cream cheese can be used in its place. Make sure you begin with softened cheese, regardless of which cheese you use,
You can use coffee extract in place of the liqueur if desired. Also, feel free to add mini chocolate chips to the filling!
How To Store Cookie Sandwiches
Since these cookies have a dairy-based filling, I recommend storing them in an airtight container in the fridge. They should last 3-4 days. I would not recommend freezing these cookies, the mascarpone will not freeze well.
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Tiramisu Sandwich Cookies
All the flavors of Tiramisu in little sandwich cookies! These cookies take a famous dessert and package them into portable, bite-sized treats that will cure your dessert cravings!
Ingredients
- 5 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon espresso powder
- 2 eggs
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
- 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons Kahlua Liqueur
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine chocolate and butter. Heat over low heat until both have melted. Stir until smooth and set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine flour. Baking powder, salt, and espresso powder. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla until the mixture begins to thicken. Stir in cooled chocolate mixture followed by the flour mixture. Beat until combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Let batter stand for 10 minutes in order to thicken up.
- Preheat oven to 375. Drop dough by the tablespoon full about onto a lined baking sheet, keeping each cookie about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 minutes or until edges are set and cookies are slightly cracked. Let cool for 1 minute before removing to a cooling rack.
- For the filling:
- Beat together mascarpone and cream cheese. Add in powdered sugar, vanilla, and liqueur.
- Spread a healthy tablespoon of filling on the flat side of one cookie, top with another cookie. Makes 12 sandwich cookies. Store assembled cookies in an airtight container.
Notes
Cookies will spread while baking. To minimize spread, place cookies on baking sheet and place baking sheet in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 339Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 13gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 67mgSodium 182mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 2gSugar 27gProtein 4g
A Sweet Baker says
I love Tiramisu and if I can get it into my mouth quicker with these cookies then I’ll take a dozen please! Pinning!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Liz!
Kari@Loaves n dishes says
I love how these cookies look crackly, but I know that they’re fudgy on the inside! Great flavor combo!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thats exactly right Kari! Thank you!
Desi says
That first photo is GORGEOUS Tanya! I want these in my belly like right now! That Kahlua filling sounds to die for!
Lemonsforlulu says
Awe, thanks Desi!
huntfortheverybest says
they look delish!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you!
lizwaterson says
I adore tiramisu so can only imagine how lovely these cookies are. The filling looks to die for!! And maybe the 5 minute away nursery isn’t so bad- getting your tree up in an hour?! Score!
Lemonsforlulu says
Liz, I think only spending an hour on the tree was the best thing! I love Tiramisu too!
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
What a cookie!! Your pics are gorgeous, Tanya 🙂
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
Oh. My. GAHHHHHHHH Tanya. These cookies! Lovvvvve.
We live right next to the NC mountains where the nation’s best Christmas Tree farms are located (this is where they get the white house tree!) and we have never cut our own lol. But in my mind the nostalgia is wandering a tree lot run by the farmers that drive them down from the mountains, everything all lit up with Christmas lights PLUS those guys will tie it to your car for you. Mission accomplished.
Lemonsforlulu says
There is something to be said for not having to tie down your own tree. That is my husbands least favorite part. Lots of cursing and crumbling takes place.
Lisa@ Cooking with Curls says
I had visions of the movie Christmas Vacation going through my head as I read this Tanya!! I love that movie, and I have never even considered cutting down my own tree that far away from home because of it, lol. 😉 These cookies are definitely not a chore, and well worth enjoying…instead of chopping down a tree!
Lemonsforlulu says
Agreed! No more chopping-much more eating! Thanks Lisa!
Nicole says
These look delicious, Tanya. Seriously, I want to eat like 20 of these sandwich cookies!
Lemonsforlulu says
I could probably eat 20 too! Thanks Nicole!
Lisa @ Je suis alimentageuse says
Mmmm Tanya that looks great! Love the photos, and I love tiramisú. What a great way of revamping a classic =) And the idea of your husband bringing up this post next year when it comes time for Christmas tree scouting makes me laugh! Luckily for me, my SO never really reads my blog so he never knows what I write (or when I write about him! haha)
Lemonsforlulu says
Lisa, he reads all my posts (by request from me) and I KNOW he’ll remember my words! Thanks for your compliment Lisa!
crazyforcrust says
These are fabulous! I love a good live tree. We used to go to a farm, now we go to Home Depot, ha. 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
The farm is wonderful, but I think we found our new way to get a tree! So much easier!
ChgoJohn says
No offense meant to the Oreo company nor their supporters but THIS is the way sandwich cookies should be made. They sound wonderful, Tanya.
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you John. I don’t think I can eat an Oreo again!
Emily @ Life on Food says
Pinned!! These look superb!!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
We get a live tree every year too….but it has changed over time. We used to all go to a tree farm and chop one down, then just Jorden and the girls went…..now I just send him to a lot where they are already cut 🙂 Oh well. More time to make these delicious little bites is perfect…..I adore tiramisu and need to try these!!
Elizabeth @ SugarHero.come says
These sound sooooo good! I’m a tiramisu fanatic too, and love this twist on one of my favorites!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Elizabeth!
Kelly says
These cookies sound incredible Tanya! My hubby loves Tiramisu and what a fantastic idea to make them into sandwich cookies instead – pure genius 🙂 Pinning and thanks so much for sharing 🙂
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Kelly! My hubby is a big fan of tiramisu too. I’m a big fan of Kahlua!
aiming4simple says
Simply brilliant!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you!
Bea says
I am so loving your recipes! I have just been in heaven looking at them all. I like to switch all my recipes around too. It just depends on what kind of mood I am in!
A Family Feast (@AFamilyFeast) says
WOW Tanya! These look fantastic!!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thank you Martha!
Lauren says
I am not a fan of Tiramisu (the whole espresso thing), but oh my goodness. I might just have to try these because they look too good not to!
Lemonsforlulu says
You could leave out the espresso and they’d still be awfully tasty!
Carla says
I’ve had trouble before making actual tiramisu, so I love your much easier cookie version!
Lemonsforlulu says
Thanks Carly, these were much more portable and easy to share!
Meg Robins de Haan says
Oh my! I love the sound of these cookies. All the yumminess of tiramisu without all the work. Awesome.
Nespresso shop says
This looks absolutely amazing! Many thanks for the share, I will definitely give it a try over the weekend.
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
I was wandering around stumbleupon and landed on these. Thought I’d tell you I still LOVE them!
sherri says
Sono inamorato!
Janis says
How long will these stay fresh and do they have to be refrigerated?