Tiramisu Cookies

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These tiramisu cookies are soft and chewy and require zero baking! they have the perfect balance of sweet with dark coffee notes.

Why you’ll love this tiramisu cookies recipe

  • Perfect texture. The cookies are soft and chewy throughout, and the crunch of the sugar on the outside is *chef’s kiss*.
  • Easy to make. Like no bake oatmeal cookies, this recipe doesn’t need the oven to make and comes together in no time!
  • Easy to customize. Not a fan of coffee or want a darker flavor? The simple base is so easy to adapt to your preferences!
  • Perfect pick-me-up. These cookies are the perfect way to perk up. The espresso will boost energy, and the chocolate satisfies your sweet tooth (may we tempt you with our espresso cake or tiramisu layer cake?).
  • Breakfast idea! If you love tiramisu overnight oats, these cookies are healthy enough for breakfast and, honestly, are an epic way to have coffee for breakfast.

Ingredients (and substitutions)

  • Almond butter. I like to use smooth almond butter but if you prefer some added texture, crunchy almond butter works too. Not a fan of almond butter? Peanut butter, tahini, and cashew butter are all fabulous substitutions.
  • Maple syrup. Sweetens the cookies but also helps keep them soft. Honey and agave can also be used. 
  • Cocoa powder. It gives the cookies a deep chocolate flavor. Opt for Dutch-processed cocoa or dark cocoa powder.
  • Oat flour. A safe-to-eat raw flour that is simply blended oats.
  • Vanilla extract. Adds a subtle flavor.
  • Espresso powder. It gives the cookies a subtle coffee flavor and actually brings out the sweetness of the other ingredients.

Powdered topping 

  • White sugar.
  • Cocoa powder.

How to make Tiramisu cookies

  1. Prep. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. Mix all the ingredients. In a large bowl, mix the almond butter, syrup, and cocoa powder. Once mixed, add in oat flour and stir until evenly combined. Add the vanilla extract and espresso powder. 
  3. Prepare cookies and refrigerate. Use your hands to roll out cookie dough balls and shape them as cookies. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Mix the topping ingredients. Whisk together the sugar and cocoa powder.
  5. Sprinkle. Remove the cookies from the fridge and sprinkle the powdered topping over each one.

Storage instructions

To store. Place leftover cookies in a shallow container and store them in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

To freeze. Place the cookies in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months.

  • Mixing bowls. To mix all the ingredients and make the dough. 
  • Baking sheet. I like to line the cookies on a baking sheet (even though we aren’t baking them!) to prevent any sticking.
  • Whisk. Whisks naturally break apart any clumps compared to a spatula.
tiramisu cookie.

Recipe tips and tricks

  • Ensure the cookie dough is well-mixed and has a consistent texture. This will help in shaping the cookies.
  • Espresso powder is preferred over regular coffee granules as it imparts a more concentrated and intense coffee flavor to the cookies. If you don’t have espresso powder, instant coffee powder is fine.
  • Before refrigerating, taste a small amount of cookie dough to ensure the sweetness and coffee flavor are to your liking. You can always add more syrup or espresso powder.
  • To avoid any lumps, sift the powdered sugar and cocoa powder mixture before sprinkling it over the cookies.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Can I substitute espresso in the recipe? 

Yes, you can omit it completely if you don’t want any coffee flavor in them.

Can I make these without caffeine?

Yes! Choose caffeine-free coffee powder or granules.

Are these cookies gluten-free? 

Yes! When made with gluten-free oat flour, these cookies are suitable for celiacs.

tiramisu cookies recipe.

Tiramisu Cookies

5 from 52 votes
These tiramisu cookies are soft and chewy and require zero baking! They have the perfect balance of sweet with dark coffee notes.
Servings: 12 cookies
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients  

Powdered topping

Instructions 

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, add almond butter, syrup, and cocoa powder. Stir until all ingredients are completely mixed together. Add in oat flour and stir until evenly combined. Add the vanilla extract and espresso powder. 
  • Using your hands, roll out balls of cookie dough and place them on the lined sheet. Press down on each one into a cookie shape, using a fork to cross both sides. 
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Whisk together the sugar, cocoa powder, and espresso powder. 
  • Remove the cookies from the fridge and sprinkle the powdered topping over each one.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 4gSodium: 65mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 77IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.4mgNET CARBS: 2g
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. Please come be my personal chef!!!! I’m always almost afraid to read your recipes because I always have to get up and go make it right away.

  2. Hi Arman! I found your site while searching for healthy sweets and love the recipes you’ve posted. I have a quick question (which I am sure you have addressed somewhere on your blog) but do you post nutritional info? or happen to have the nutritional information for this recipe? Thanks!

    1. Hey Kim! Thanks so much for your kind words- Unfortunately, I don’t share nutritional info as I focus on the ingredients- However, if you plug in the ingredients in a calorie calculator, it will provide it for you 🙂 Enjoy!

  3. Holy Smokes! The Blue Diamond dark chocolate almond butter is to freaking die for….I’m ruined for all other almond butter!!!

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