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Shiroi Koibito

Heavenly Shiroi Koibito: Melt-in-Your-Mouth Japanese Cookies

Shiroi Koibito are melt-in-your-mouth Japanese cookies filled with creamy white chocolate, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with a gluten-free blend for a gluten-free option.
  • ½ cup Powdered Sugar Feel free to decrease the quantity for a less sweet treat.
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Ensure it's at room temperature for the best mixing results.
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder to hold the cookie together.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Using pure extract will give you the best results.
For the Filling
  • 6 ounces White Chocolate Swap in milk or dark chocolate for delicious variations!

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Piping bag
  • Microwave
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup of unsalted butter and ½ cup powdered sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Beat in one egg and one teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.
  2. Gradually add 1 cup of all-purpose flour to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined. The dough should be smooth and pliable.
  3. Transfer the cookie dough into a piping bag fitted with a round or star tip. On a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, pipe desired shapes, leaving space between each cookie.
  4. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  5. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Melt 6 ounces of white chocolate until smooth. Sandwich two cookies together with melted white chocolate, letting it ooze slightly out of the edges. Let set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature and avoid overmixing the dough for tender cookies. Experiment with different types of chocolate for filling.

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