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Irresistible Tiramisu Sandwich Cookies

Classic tiramisu flavors in a handheld treat—espresso mascarpone cream sandwiched between tender cookies.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 sandwich cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
Filling
  • 0.5 cup mascarpone cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp espresso cooled
  • 0.5 tsp cocoa powder plus more for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer
  • Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Mix in egg yolk, vanilla, flour, cornstarch, and salt until dough forms.
  4. Roll dough into small balls and flatten slightly onto baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  6. For the filling, whisk mascarpone, powdered sugar, espresso, and cocoa until smooth.
  7. Pipe or spread filling onto one cookie and top with another to form sandwiches.
  8. Dust tops lightly with cocoa powder.
  9. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1–2 hours for firmer filling.

Notes

For an extra tiramisu touch, lightly brush cookies with cooled espresso before filling. Store chilled for best results.