Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Tiramisu Cookies. Soft and spiced, these cookies combine the rich essence of pumpkin with a hint of espresso, all topped with a luscious creamy frosting. The elegant dusting of cocoa adds a beautiful finish, making them perfect for any occasion—be it festive gatherings, cozy family nights, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. Easy to make and visually impressive, these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family while offering a unique twist on traditional flavors. Get ready to elevate your autumn baking with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 tbsp instant espresso powder (or 1 1/2 tbsp if you want it strong!)
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
- 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (cold or slightly softened)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract for frosting
- Pinch of salt for frosting
- Unsweetened cocoa powder or cinnamon for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined; then add pumpkin puree and espresso powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- For frosting, beat together softened butter and mascarpone until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once cooled, spread frosting on half of the cookies and sandwich them together; dust with cocoa before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg