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Mochi Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Beverly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 21 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Japanese-American Fusion

Description

Delicious and chewy mochi cookies combining the unique texture of mochiko flour with classic cookie ingredients. Perfectly soft with a slight chew and loaded with semi-sweet chocolate chips, these cookies offer a delightful twist on traditional cookies.


Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup mochiko flour
  • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Sugar

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup golden brown sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips


Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Mochiko Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mochiko flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and water until smooth. Set this mixture aside.
  3. Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup golden brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed butter mixture until fully combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
  7. Add Mochiko Mixture: Pour the mochiko batter into the dough mixture and fold gently until well combined, creating a soft cookie dough.
  8. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
  9. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft to maintain chewiness.
  11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Do not overbake to keep the chewy texture characteristic of mochi cookies.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming.
  • You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with white or dark chocolate chips as desired.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and chewiness.
  • If you prefer a less sweet cookie, reduce the sugar slightly.