Hojicha Brown Butter Cookies (Printable)

Buttery cookies infused with roasted hojicha powder for earthy, nutty flavor with caramelized undertones.

# What You’ll Use:

→ Brown Butter

01 - 170 g (3/4 cup) unsalted butter

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 250 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 2 tbsp hojicha powder (roasted green tea)

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 150 g (3/4 cup) packed light brown sugar
07 - 50 g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 large egg yolk
10 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Toppings

11 - Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

# How-To:

01 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Continue cooking and swirling occasionally until the butter foams, then browns and smells nutty, approximately 5-7 minutes. Immediately transfer to a heatproof bowl to stop the cooking process. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and hojicha powder until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the browned butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whisk until well combined.
04 - Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk until smooth and slightly thickened.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix to maintain tender texture.
06 - Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes for thicker cookies, or proceed immediately if preferred.
07 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
08 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
09 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
10 - Immediately sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The deep, roasted flavor of hojicha powder pairs perfectly with the nuttiness of browned butter.
  • A simple preparation process that results in a professional-looking and tasting dessert.
  • The addition of flaky sea salt enhances the earthy and sweet notes of the tea.
02 -
  • Keep a close eye on the butter as it browns to avoid burning it; the transition happens quickly.
  • Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are incorporated to ensure a chewy texture.
  • Wait for the butter to cool slightly before mixing with the sugars to maintain the proper consistency.
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