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Shiroi Koibito: Japanese Cookies

Irresistibly Soft Shiroi Koibito: Japanese Cookies You’ll Love

Discover the delight of Shiroi Koibito: Japanese Cookies, featuring a luscious white chocolate filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for sweetness
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 large egg for moisture
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor
For the Filling
  • 6 ounces white chocolate for filling

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
  3. Gradually incorporate the flour, folding gently until just combined.
  4. Transfer the dough to a piping bag and pipe desired shapes on a lined baking sheet.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are light golden brown.
  6. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Melt the white chocolate in short intervals until smooth.
  8. Assemble cookies by spreading melted chocolate between two cookies.
  9. Let assembled cookies sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 15mgSugar: 9gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. They can also be refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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