Description
Shiroi Koibito is a famous Japanese white chocolate sandwich cookie from Hokkaido. These delicate, buttery Langue de Chat cookies are filled with smooth white chocolate, creating a light, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth treat. This homemade version brings the taste of Hokkaido to your kitchen!
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup (60g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 egg white
• 2/3 cup (85g) cake flour, sifted
For the White Chocolate Filling:
• 3.5 oz (100g) high-quality white chocolate
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
Step 1: Making the Cookie Dough
1. Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
3. Mix in the vanilla extract and egg white, beating until fully incorporated.
4. Gently fold in the sifted cake flour, mixing until just combined.
Step 2: Shaping and Baking the Cookies
5. Transfer the dough into a piping bag or use a small spoon to create thin, 1.5-inch (4 cm) squares or circles on the prepared baking sheet. Leave space between each cookie as they will spread.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack.
Step 3: Preparing the White Chocolate Filling
8. In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate and heavy cream together over a double boiler or in the microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
9. Let the chocolate cool slightly until it reaches a spreadable consistency.
Step 4: Assembling the Cookies
10. Spread a thin layer of melted white chocolate filling onto the flat side of a cookie.
11. Place another cookie on top, gently pressing to create a sandwich.
12. Repeat with the remaining cookies.
Step 5: Serving and Storing
13. Let the cookies rest for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
14. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Notes
• Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor and texture.
• If the dough is too soft, chill it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before shaping.
• These cookies taste even better after resting overnight as the flavors meld together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie sandwich
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Shiroi Koibito, Japanese Cookies, White Chocolate Cookies, Langue de Chat, Hokkaido Cookies, Butter Cookies, Homemade Shiroi Koibito, Japanese Desserts