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Shiroi Koibito

Delightful Shiroi Koibito Cookies to Sweeten Your Day

Enjoy the delightful Shiroi Koibito, a Japanese treat filled with creamy white chocolate and a buttery texture.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert Recipes
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Ideal for creating a tender dough.
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Softened for easy mixing.
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aroma and depth.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cups white chocolate Melt for filling.
  • 1 cups cream Heavy cream is preferable.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • cookie cutters
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Shiroi Koibito
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 0.5 cups of butter, 0.25 cups of sugar, and 0.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  3. Roll the dough onto a floured surface to about 0.25 inch thick and cut into shapes.
  4. Transfer cut cookies to a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Melt 0.5 cups of white chocolate and whip 1 cup of cream. Fold chocolate into whipped cream.
  7. Spread filling on one cookie, top with another, and repeat for all.
  8. Allow assembled cookies to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; refrigerate for up to 1 week; freeze unfilled cookies for up to 2 months.

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