Hojicha White Chocolate Cookies (Printable Version)

Tender hojicha-infused cookies with creamy white chocolate chips for a subtly sweet aromatic treat.

# What You 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

# How-To Steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The roasted hojicha adds this incredible depth that makes people ask whats your secret
  • White chocolate was practically made to balance the toasted notes of Japanese tea
  • These cookies look unassuming but the first bite always elicits an oh my
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy here, pull them out when the edges are set and trust that the centers will finish cooking on the hot pan
  • Room temperature ingredients are nonnegotiable for proper creaming and even baking
03 -
  • If your hojicha powder seems coarse, give it a quick whirl in a clean coffee grinder or mortar and pestle before using
  • Dark or milk chocolate chips work beautifully if white chocolate isnt your thing, though the flavor profile will shift
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