Hojicha White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)

Tender hojicha-infused cookies with creamy white chocolate chips, offering aromatic roasted tea notes in every bite.

# 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

# How to Make It:

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 both 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 dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 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 Tips:

01 -
  • Unique Flavor: The roasted green tea offers a nutty, smoky profile that is entirely distinct from matcha.
  • Quick and Easy: With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, these cookies are perfect for a spontaneous baking session.
  • Perfect Texture: The combination of butter and brown sugar ensures a tender center with set edges.
02 -
  • Storage: Keep these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
  • Temperature: Letting the cookies set on the baking sheet for 5 minutes is crucial; it allows the structure to firm up before moving them.
  • Ingredients: Always check your white chocolate packaging for potential allergens like soy or specific dairy warnings.
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