Mochi cookies with ube

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Dessert
Very Easy
1 h 5 m

These mochi cookies with ube are the perfect blend of two textures we love: the soft cookie on the outside and the elastic, melting mochi center on the inside. When baked, the cookie remains soft, while the center becomes slightly chewy, almost addictive. The ube, with its pretty purple color and sweet, slightly vanilla taste, adds an original touch that makes a change from classic cookies. And if you add white chocolate chips, the contrast becomes even more delicious ;)

Ingredients

9

Mochi dough:

Cookie dough:

Materials

  • spatula
  • cling film
  • gloves
  • baking paper

Preparation

Preparation15 min
Waiting time30 min
Cook time20 min
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 1Mochi dough:
    Mix the glutinous rice flour, sugar and milk in a small bowl. Cover with cling film and cut holes in the film before microwaving at 700-800W for 1min30.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 2Stir again with a spatula, cover with perforated cling film and return to the microwave at 700-800W for 1min.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 3Add the softened butter and fold in with a spatula. Allow to cool before kneading the dough with your hands (I recommend wearing gloves).
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 4Form 9 equal balls, place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and set aside at room temperature.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 5Cookie dough:
    Mix melted butter, white sugar, brown sugar and salt.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 6Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 7Finally, add the flour, baking powder and ube powder and mix well. You can add white chocolate chips at this point if you like! Place the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 8Preheat oven to 340°F/170°C. Divide dough into 9 balls. Flatten one ball, then top with a ball of mochi dough.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 9Cover the entire mochi ball with cookie dough.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 10Repeat until you have 9 cookies filled with mochi dough.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 11Bake at 340°F/170°C for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Mochi cookies with ube - Preparation step 12And now it's ready!

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FAQ ❓

What is ube and why use it in desserts?

Ube is a purple sweet potato popular in Asia, known for its sweet flavor and vibrant color, adding a unique touch to desserts.
You can make these cookies with unsweetened cocoa powder or matcha tea powder. We'll give you some ideas for toppings just below ↓
You can add toasted hazelnuts on top if you like to decorate and add crunch. You can add chocolate chips for a more melting effect. To accompany the ube powder and matcha tea powder (if you make this version), I recommend using white chocolate chips. To accompany cocoa cookies, you can use the chocolate chips of your choice!
Glutinous rice flour is essential for the soft texture of mochi.
Mochi cookies keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 to 3 days, but they're best eaten fresh (and even better a little warmer ;-) ).
Yes, you can prepare the mochi dough in advance and store it in the fridge for a few days before use.
For softer mochi cookies, make sure you knead the mochi dough well and don't overcook the cookies to preserve their tender texture.

Cookware

oven
microwave

Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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