Mochi Cookies Recipe
While the ingredient list may seem long at first glance, making mochi cookies is quite straightforward. You'll make two components - the cookie dough and the mochi filling.
Ingredients
For the cookie dough, you'll need:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 13/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)
For the mochi filling, you'll need:
- 1/3 cup glutinous rice flour
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
Instructions
How To Make Mochi Cookie Dough
- Cream together the softened butter and sugars. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and any other wet ingredients. Mix to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Slowly add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes. This helps prevent spreading while baking.
- Once chilled, scoop and roll the dough into balls.
Preparing The Mochi Filling
- In a microwave-safe bowl, whisk together the rice flour, powdered sugar, and 1⁄2 cup milk until smooth.
- Microwave the mixture for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until thickened.
- Add 1 tablespoon of softened butter and mix until fully incorporated. This keeps the mochi soft.
- Let the mochi filling cool completely before handling.
- Once cooled, scoop and roll the filling into small balls.
Assembling The Mochi Cookies
- Flatten a cookie dough ball into a disc.
- Place a mochi ball (or mochi with filling inside) in the center.
- Pinch the cookie dough up and around the mochi, sealing it inside.
- Roll gently to smooth the exterior.
- Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake until lightly browned around the edges, 10-12 minutes usually.
- Let cool before enjoying these sweet treats!