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Shiroi Koibito Japanese Snack

Delightful Shiroi Koibito Japanese Snack: A Homemade Treat

Experience the delightful Shiroi Koibito Japanese Snack, a homemade treat that combines buttery cookies with heavenly white chocolate ganache.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 30 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 1 large Egg White Room temperature
  • 1 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted
  • 0.25 cups Cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional
For the Ganache
  • 4 ounces High-Quality White Chocolate Finely chopped
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Simmered
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For ganache

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Piping Bag
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Heat-proof bowl
  • saucepan
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the unsalted butter with powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in egg white and vanilla extract.
  2. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients to form the dough.
  3. Pipe small oval shapes onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  4. Bake cookies at 325°F (160°C) for 8-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on a wire rack.
  5. Heat cream and pour over white chocolate. Mix in butter and let cool until spreadable.
  6. Spread ganache on one cookie and sandwich with another. Chill for 30 minutes if needed.
  7. Serve cookies at room temperature or chilled on a platter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for a light texture; use room temperature egg whites for best results. Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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