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Shiroi Koibito Japanese Snack

Shiroi Koibito Japanese Snack - Sweet Treats Made Easy

Delight in making Shiroi Koibito, a Japanese snack of buttery cookies filled with rich white chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 large egg white room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • ½ cup cornstarch sifted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Ganache
  • 6 ounces high-quality white chocolate chopped
  • ½ cup heavy cream heated to simmer
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter for ganache

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowl
  • piping bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Saucepan
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add the egg white and vanilla extract, mixing until glossy.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually fold into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  3. Transfer the batter into a piping bag and pipe small oval shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes until lightly golden on edges.
  5. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  6. Heat heavy cream on medium until simmering. Pour over chopped white chocolate, let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth.
  7. Mix in unsalted butter into the warm ganache until fully incorporated; let cool slightly.
  8. Spread ganache on the flat side of half of the cookies and top with the remaining cookies.
  9. Serve at room temperature or chilled, arranged elegantly on a serving platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for proper mixing and consistency. Allow the ganache to cool slightly before assembly.

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