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:
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
For the Tiramisu Filling:
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8 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
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1 cup heavy cream
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½ cup powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp strong brewed coffee (cooled)
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1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
For Topping:
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Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
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Mini chocolate shavings or curls (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Cookie Cups
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a muffin tin.
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Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
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Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
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In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients.
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Scoop dough into muffin tin wells, pressing up the sides to form cups.
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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
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In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
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In another bowl, beat mascarpone with powdered sugar, vanilla, coffee, and liqueur until smooth.
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Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture.
Step 3: Assemble the Cookie Cups
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Spoon or pipe tiramisu filling into cooled cookie cups.
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Dust with cocoa powder.
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Garnish with chocolate curls, if desired.🌟 Tips & Variations
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Use espresso powder for an extra bold coffee flavor.
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Swap cookie cups with chocolate chip cookie dough for extra indulgence.
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Make ahead: Store the cookie cups and filling separately, then assemble just before serving.
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