Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Thai Tea Mochi Crinkle Cookies, a unique treat that combines the aromatic essence of Thai tea with a chewy mochi center. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, featuring a striking crinkly top dusted with powdered sugar. With their soft exterior and gooey interior, they are sure to impress at gatherings or simply as a sweet indulgence for yourself. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves innovative dessert recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 120g glutinous rice flour
- 250g milk (divided)
- 240g all-purpose flour
- 90g unsalted butter, melted
- 160g granulated sugar (divided)
- 2½ tbsp ground Thai tea
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine glutinous rice flour, 35g granulated sugar, and 250g milk. Cover and microwave for 1 minute. Stir and microwave for an additional minute. Mix in coconut oil and let cool.
- Dust a surface with cornstarch. Knead cooled mochi, divide into 12 portions, and coat each with cornstarch.
- Grind Thai tea leaves into fine powder; mix with remaining milk to steep.
- Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in one bowl; mix melted butter with remaining sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and Thai tea milk in another.
- Combine mixtures and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Shape chilled dough around mochi pieces into balls, roll in granulated sugar followed by powdered sugar.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until tops crack; cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Experiment with different teas to customize flavors. Ensure accurate measurements for best results. Chill dough thoroughly to prevent spreading while baking.