Lemon Tiramisu Cookies

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
Yield about 1 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
These citrus-scented lemon tiramisu cookies are a sure-fire crowd-pleaser that will surprise as much as they delight. The cheerful yellow frosting is the proverbial icing on the cake ... or cookie!

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  • 3 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
  • 3 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • Optional: Baking cocoa and white chocolate shavings

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg and extract. In a small bowl, combine milk and instant espresso; stir to dissolve. Add to creamed mixture. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 2 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°. Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a 4-1/2-in. circle cookie cutter dipped in flour. Place cutouts 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  3. Bake until the edges just begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  4. For frosting, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add mascarpone, milk, pudding mix and lemon extract. Beat on medium speed until smooth 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a round tip. Pipe topping to cover each cookie. If desired, dust with baking cocoa and decorate with white chocolate shavings.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 183 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 158mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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