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Shiroi Koibito

Delicious Shiroi Koibito: Creamy Japanese Cookies Made Easy

Delicious Shiroi Koibito are delightful Japanese White Chocolate Sandwich Cookies that are quick to make and gluten-free friendly.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Butter At room temperature for easy creaming.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adds sweetness.
  • 1 large Egg Can be replaced with a flax egg for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a unique twist.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Can be substituted with milk or dark chocolate.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Shiroi Koibito
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together room temperature butter and granulated sugar for 2 to 3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low to medium speed until fully combined.
  4. Gradually sift in the flour while mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  5. Portion out the dough on the baking sheet and shape into rounds, leaving space between each.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes.
  8. Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  9. Spread a generous amount of melted white chocolate on the flat side of one cookie and press another on top.
  10. Let the assembled cookies set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Allow cookies to cool completely before adding filling to prevent melting.

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