Description
These Mochi Cookies combine a chewy sweet rice flour center with classic chocolate chip cookie dough for a unique and delightful fusion dessert. Perfectly soft and filled with a gooey mochi surprise, they offer a fun twist on traditional cookies that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Mochi Dough
- ½ cup sweet rice flour (mochiko)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Make the mochi dough: In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together sweet rice flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and milk. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then microwave in 30-second intervals 1 to 2 more times until the mixture becomes thick and sticky. Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract, then let this mochi dough cool completely.
- Make the cookie dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined. Finally, fold in the chocolate chips thoroughly.
- Assemble: Scoop roughly 2 tablespoons of cookie dough, flatten it, and place about 1 teaspoon of the cooled mochi dough in the center. Carefully wrap the cookie dough around the mochi to seal it fully. Place the filled dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat this process with the rest of the dough. Chill the filled dough balls in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the chilled cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, increase the amount of mochi dough in the center.
- Try flavoring the mochi dough with a sprinkle of matcha or cocoa powder for a fun twist.
