Chocolate Cream Cheese Hojicha Cookies Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons hojicha powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Firstly, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Next, in a large bowl, beat the butter, sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. Then, in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, hojicha powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
4. For the filling: Beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and cocoa powder. Mix until well combined.
5. Meanwhile, scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a small dollop of the chocolate cream cheese mixture in the center, then wrap the dough around it, forming a ball.
6. After that, place the filled dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are slightly soft.
8. Allow the Chocolate Cream Cheese Hojicha Cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Above all, did you enjoy making these Chocolate Cream Cheese Hojicha Cookies? You can decorate the cookies as you like. For example, as cute bears like above. Share your creation with us on Instagram by tagging @senbirdtea or using #senbirdtea. We’d love to see it! 🤎