Hojicha White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)

Tender cookies with roasted hojicha tea and creamy white chocolate for a subtly sweet aromatic treat.

# 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

→ Mix-ins

10 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

# Directions:

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 sugar and brown sugar 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 a wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The earthy, roasted notes of hojicha tea create a unique flavor profile.
  • Creamy white chocolate chips provide the perfect sweet contrast.
  • Simple preparation with easy-to-follow steps.
  • A beautiful fusion dessert that stands out on any cookie platter.
02 -
  • For extra hojicha flavor, sprinkle a pinch of hojicha powder on top of the dough mounds before baking.
  • Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to keep them tender.
  • Be sure to allow the cookies to set on the hot baking sheet for 5 minutes after removal from the oven to ensure they don't break when moved.
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