Hojicha Brown Butter Cookies (Print Version)

Nutty brown butter meets roasted hojicha in these crispy-edged, chewy-centered treats.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons hojicha powder (roasted green tea)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter
06 - 1 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg, at room temperature
09 - 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Continue cooking and stirring frequently until the butter foams and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, hojicha powder, baking soda, and salt.
04 - In a large bowl, combine browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
05 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Stir until just combined without overmixing. Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The sophisticated combination of brown butter and roasted tea creates a complex flavor profile.
  • The texture is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, featuring golden crisp edges and a chewy middle.
  • A simple yet elegant Japanese-inspired dessert that can be prepared in just over 30 minutes.
02 -
  • Ensure your eggs are at room temperature to help them incorporate smoothly into the dough.
  • Avoid overmixing the dough after adding the dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender.
  • Allowing the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes is essential for them to set properly before moving to a wire rack.
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