Description
Cherry Blossom Shiroi Koibito Cookies are a floral twist on the classic white chocolate sandwich cookie, featuring buttery shortbread and cherry blossom essence.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2/3 cup powdered sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Pinch of salt
½ tsp cherry blossom extract (or ½ tsp sakura powder)
4 oz white chocolate, melted
Instructions
1. Cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add cherry blossom extract and a pinch of salt; mix well.
3. Gradually mix in flour until just combined.
4. Pipe or spoon small rounds onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool completely on wire rack.
7. Melt white chocolate and spread a thin layer on the flat side of half the cookies.
8. Top with remaining cookies to sandwich.
9. Chill for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Cookies can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days or refrigerated up to 1 week. Freeze for up to 2 months for long-term storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: cherry blossom cookies, sakura shiroi koibito, floral sandwich cookies