Description
These gluten-free tiramisu cookies combine rich espresso flavor with light, creamy frosting. Made with almond flour and Greek yogurt, they offer a healthful twist on classic Italian-inspired sweetness. Alcohol-free and customizable with nut-free alternatives.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/3 cup gluten-free flour
1/4 cup Greek yogurt (or non-dairy alternative)
3 tbsp maple syrup
3 tbsp brewed espresso (strong coffee)
3/4 tsp espresso powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp room-temperature yogurt for frosting (optional cocoa nibs or coconut yogurt)
Unsweetened cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) with parchment-lined baking sheet
In bowl, mix almond flour, gluten-free flour, yogurt, maple syrup, brewed espresso, espresso powder, and vanilla
Oil hands, form 13 dough balls (1.5 tbsp each) on baking sheet
Flatten dough into 2-inch rounds, 1 inch apart
Bake 18 minutes until golden and edges are firm
Cool 10 minutes on sheet, then 2 hours on rack
Combine 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp espresso shot, espresso powder, vanilla, and 1 tbsp syrup for frosting
Spread 1 tsp frosting per cookie
Dust lightly with unsweetened cocoa powder using sifter
Notes
Use room-temperature yogurt for smoother frosting consistency
Let dough rest 5 minutes before shaping to allow flavors to meld
Freeze shaped dough balls up to 3 months
For nut allergies: substitute oat flour for almond flour and coconut yogurt instead of Greek yogurt
Add cocoa nibs or chopped dark chocolate to the dough for extra texture
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 18
- Category: BREAKFAST
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg