Hojicha White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies infused with roasted hojicha tea and studded with creamy white chocolate chips for a warm, aromatic delight.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons hojicha powder (roasted green tea)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 2/3 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, hojicha powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and light brown sugars until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated.
06 - Fold in white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers appear slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Unique Flavor: The roasted hojicha powder offers a sophisticated, nutty aroma that sets these cookies apart.
  • Easy and Quick: With a total time of only 27 minutes, these cookies are a simple yet impressive bake.
  • Texture: The combination of softened butter and light brown sugar creates a perfectly tender cookie.
02 -
  • Extra Flavor: For extra hojicha flavor, sprinkle a pinch of hojicha powder on top of the cookies before baking.
  • Don't Overbake: The cookies are done when the edges are set but the centers still look soft; they will firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
  • Even Mixing: Gradually adding the dry ingredients to the wet mixture ensures a smoother dough without overworking the flour.
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