Hojicha White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)

Tender cookies infused with roasted hojicha tea and creamy white chocolate chips 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

→ Add-ins

10 - 3/4 cup white chocolate chips

# Method:

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 Advice:

01 -
  • They taste fancy enough to impress guests but come together faster than you'd think.
  • The hojicha brings this earthy, toasted depth that makes white chocolate taste even creamier somehow.
  • These cookies stay tender for days if you store them right, making them perfect for meal prep or unexpected visitors.
02 -
  • Don't overbake these cookies or they'll lose that tender, slightly chewy center that makes them special—pull them out when they look almost underdone because that's when they're actually perfect.
  • Hojicha powder can vary in intensity between brands, so start with 2 tablespoons and taste a tiny bit of dough to make sure the flavor is strong enough for you before you commit to the full batch.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly together, so take everything out of the fridge 30 minutes before you start if you have the time.
  • Measure your hojicha powder carefully because a little goes a long way, and you can always add more flavor but you can't take it out once it's mixed in.
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