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    Home » Dessert » Japanese Dessert

    14/12/2020

    Chocolate Chip Mochi Cookies

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    Mochi Cookies, who could resist them? Sweet and sticky mochi dough on the inside; soft and chewy cookies on the outside, packed with chocolate flavor! These mochi stuffed chocolate chip cookies are quite easy to make, and you can customize the cookie dough with different flavors like Matcha green tea or peanut butter.

    Mochi Cookies, who could resist them? Sweet and sticky mochi dough on the inside; soft and chewy cookies on the outside, packed with chocolate flavor! This mochi stuffed chocolate chip cookies recipe is quite easy to make, and you can customize the cookie dough with different flavors like Matcha green tea or peanut butter. #MochiCookies

    I’ve loved mochi cookies since the first time I tried them when I was living in Japan. You’ll get the sticky mochi cake and chewy cookie texture in every single bite – heavenly delicious! It may seem intimidating to make this beautiful and delicate treat, but it’s actually quite easy to prepare with a few simple tips.

    Traditional Japanese mochi desserts like Mochi Ice Cream, Matcha Mochi, or Mochi Donuts are made with special glutinous rice flour: Mochiko or Shiratamako. The good news is that this Mochi Cookie recipe uses the regular glutinous rice flour that’s widely available.

    Table of Contents Show
    Ingredients and Substitutes
    How to Make Mochi Cookies
    Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Mochi Cookies
    Mochi Cookies Variations
    How to Store Mochi Filled Cookies and how Long Do They Last?
    What Do Mochi Cookies Taste Like?
    If You Like This Recipe Try These Out
    Mochi Cookie Recipe (+VIDEO)

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Mochi Cookies ingredients on the counter.
    • Glutinous Rice Flour – Also called sticky rice flour or sweet rice flour. You can find it at most Asian grocery stores or order it online from Amazon.
    • Sugar – I used the regular granulated sugar for the mochi cake. You’ll also need it for making the cookie dough.
    • Milk – I used whole milk, but you can also use fat-free milk or water.
    • Butter – Use unsalted butter for this recipe. Make sure to bring it to room temperature for easy mixing.
    • Brown Sugar – Adds a deeper and richer flavor to the cookies. You can use light or dark brown sugar.
    • Egg – I used a large egg for this recipe. It’s best to bring it to room temperature before adding it to the dough.
    • Vanilla Extract – Adds the subtle and delicious flavor of vanilla, and also enhances the flavor of other ingredients.
    • All-purpose flour – You can also use cake flour.
    • Baking Soda – Helps to leaven the dough, creating soft and fluffy cookies.
    • Chocolate Chips – I added them after wrapping the mochi cake. You can use dark or white chocolate chips.

    How to Make Mochi Cookies

    Mochi Cookies recipe: step 1 and 2 photos.

    1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, add glutinous rice, sugar, and milk. Mix until everything is dissolved completely. (It’s important to make sure the mixture is smooth without any lumps.)

    2. Microwave at HIGH for 2.5 minutes. Then mix with a wet spatula.

    Mochi Cookies recipe: step 3 and 4 photos.

    3. Transfer the mochi dough to a cold plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let it cool. In the meantime, preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    4. Add butter, white sugar and brown sugar to a large bowl. Mix until fully combined. (You can use a wooden spoon or a hand mixer on medium speed. Beat until combined and creamy). Add the egg and vanilla. Mix well.

    Mochi Cookies Recipe: step 5 and 6 photos.

    5. Add flour and baking soda to the mixture. Mix until combined. Cut the cookie dough into 16 pieces. Wet your hands with water and divide the mochi dough into 16 pieces.

    6. Flatten the cookie dough into a circular shape using your hands.

    Mochi Cookies recipe: step 7 and 8 photos.

    7. Place a piece of mochi dough in the center of the cookie dough. Pinch the four corners of the cookie dough, and then pinch the remaining corners together. Place the cookies on the baking sheet.

    8. Flatten the cookies and press a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie. Bake the cookies at 350F for 10-12 minutes, until barely golden brown around the edges. Let it cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.

    Mochi Cookies, who could resist them? Sweet and sticky mochi dough on the inside; soft and chewy cookies on the outside, packed with chocolate flavor! This mochi stuffed chocolate chip cookies recipe is quite easy to make, and you can customize the cookie dough with different flavors like Matcha green tea or peanut butter. #MochiCookies

    Tips for the Best Chocolate Chip Mochi Cookies

    • Make sure to use regular glutinous rice four for this recipe. If you only have Mochiko flour or Shiratamako flour on hand, follow the instructions from this post on how to make the mochi dough.
    • It’s very important to mix all mochi dough ingredients thoroughly before cooking it in the microwave. Otherwise, your mochi cake won’t have a smooth texture.
    • Cover the cooked mochi dough with plastic wrap when it’s resting. Otherwise, the surface of the dough will dry out.
    • To avoid mochi dough from sticking to your hands, you can wet your hands with water before handling the mochi cake.

    Mochi Cookies Variations

    • Matcha Mochi Cookies: Add matcha green tea powder to the mixture to make green tea mochi cookies.
    • Peanut Butter Mochi Cookies: You can use peanut butter dough instead of chocolate chip cookie dough.
    • Vegan Mochi Cookies: Use water instead of milk for the mochi dough. Replace the egg with half of a banana. You’ll also use vegan butter and vegan chocolate chips.
    Mochi Cookies, who could resist them? Sweet and sticky mochi dough on the inside; soft and chewy cookies on the outside, packed with chocolate flavor! This mochi stuffed chocolate chip cookies recipe is quite easy to make, and you can customize the cookie dough with different flavors like Matcha green tea or peanut butter. #MochiCookies

    How to Store Mochi Filled Cookies and how Long Do They Last?

    Make sure to let them cool completely before storing. Store them in an air-tight container at room temperature and they can last for 2 days. These match mochi cookies taste the best on the day they’re made.

    What Do Mochi Cookies Taste Like?

    The cookies are soft and chewy with a nice chocolate flavor. The mochi filling is sweet and sticky. Once combined, they are melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

    If You Like This Recipe Try These Out

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    Mango Mochi
    Homemade Green Tea Mochi is soft, chewy, and sweet with delicious matcha flavor and a beautiful green color. This classic Japanese treat is really easy to make at home and better than that from your favorite restaurant! Plus you can customize the filling with red bean paste, strawberry, or ice cream. #GreenTeaMochi #MatchaMochi
    Matcha Mochi
    Are you craving a mouthwatering Vegan Mochi that’s as delicious as the regular Mochi? If the answer is yes, then this mochi recipe is just what you’ve been waiting for – the BEST sticky, chewy and sweet vegan mochi made entirely from scratch right in the comfort of your very own kitchen! #VeganMochi
    Vegan Mochi
    This classic Hawaiian Butter Mochi is soft, sticky, chewy, and buttery – melt-in-your-mouth delicious! A tropical treat made with mochiko glutinous rice flour and coconut cream, this mochi cake is incredibly easy to make. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make this dessert at home. #ButterMochi #ButterMochiRecipe #HawaiianButterMochi
    Butter Mochi

    If you tried this recipe, let me know how your Mochi Cookes turn out in the comments below!

    Mochi Cookie Recipe (+VIDEO)

    Mochi Cookies, who could resist them? Sweet and sticky mochi dough on the inside; soft and chewy cookies on the outside, packed with chocolate flavor! These mochi stuffed chocolate chip cookies are quite easy to make, and you can customize the cookie dough with different flavors like Matcha green tea or peanut butter.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 16 Cookies
    Author: Izzy
    Calories: 163kcal

    Ingredients 

    For the Mochi

    • 1/3 cup glutinous rice flour
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
    • 1/3 cup milk

    For the Cookie Dough

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter make sure the butter is at room temperature and very soft before mixing
    • 1/2 cup white sugar
    • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    • a handful chocolate chips

    Instructions 

    Make the Mochi

    • In a large microwave-safe bowl, add glutinous rice, sugar, and milk.
    • Mix until everything is dissolved completely. (It’s important to make sure the mixture is smooth without any lumps.)
    • Microwave at HIGH for 2.5 minutes. Then mix with a wet spatula. (Discard the liquid on top of the mochi dough)
    • Transfer the mochi dough into a cold plate, cover with plastic wrap, and let it cool. In the meantime, preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

    Make the Cookie Dough

    • Add butter, white sugar and brown sugar to a large bowl. Mix until fully combined. (You can use a wooden spoon or a hand mixer on medium speed. Beat until combined and creamy). Add the egg and vanilla. Mix well.
    • Add flour and baking soda to the mixture. Mix until combined.

    Wrap the Mochi with Cookie Dough

    • Cut the cookie dough into 16 pieces. Wet your hands with water and divide the mochi dough into 16 pieces.
    • Flatten the cookie dough into a circular shape using your hands.
    • Place a piece of mochi dough in the center of the cookie dough.
    • Pinch the four corners of the cookie dough, and then pinch the remaining corners together. Place the cookies on the baking sheet.

    Bake Mochi Cookies

    • Flatten the cookies and press a few chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
    • Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, until barely golden brown around the edges. Let it cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet.

    Equipment

    Mixing Bowl
    Baking Sheet

    Notes

    • Make sure to use regular glutinous rice four for this recipe. 
    • It’s very important to mix all mochi dough ingredients thoroughly before cooking it in the microwave. 
    • Cover the cooked mochi dough with plastic wrap when it’s resting. Otherwise, the surface of the dough will dry out.
    • Wet your hands with water before handling the mochi cake.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
    Author: Izzy
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Keyword: Mochi Cookies
    Tried this recipe?Follow or tag us on Pinterest @izzycooking
    Mochi Cookies, who could resist them? Sweet and sticky mochi dough on the inside; soft and chewy cookies on the outside, packed with chocolate flavor! This mochi stuffed chocolate chip cookies recipe is quite easy to make, and you can customize the cookie dough with different flavors like Matcha green tea or peanut butter. #MochiCookies

    Filed Under: Dessert, Japanese Dessert, Microwave, Recipes Tagged With: all-purpose flour, baking soda, brown sugar, butter, chocolate chips, Egg, Glutinous Rice Flour, milk, sugar, vanilla extract

    About Izzy

    I'm Izzy, a food lover and photographer. Here you’ll find a collection of simple recipes that are perfect for busy people. My blog aims to help you make and enjoy delicious and healthy food at home.

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    Comments

    1. Tara says

      March 30, 2021 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look so good! I absolutely love that mochi filling. Such a wonderful contrast in texture. Yum!

      Reply
    2. Alison says

      March 30, 2021 at 10:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a unique and delicious chocolate chip cookie recipe! The mochi really makes them something special!

      Reply
    3. Priya Lakshminarayan says

      March 30, 2021 at 11:00 pm

      5 stars
      Made this for our anniversary and they turned out just perfect! Thank you so much for this recipe

      Reply
    4. Agnieszka says

      March 30, 2021 at 11:14 pm

      5 stars
      These mochi cookies are genius! I never would have thought to put mochi inside a cookie. So creative!

      Reply
      • Izzy says

        March 31, 2021 at 6:21 pm

        Hi Agnieszka, glad you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know. Izzy

        Reply
    5. Beth says

      March 31, 2021 at 12:08 am

      5 stars
      These will definitely be a big hit here! My son is going to love this recipe! Can’t wait to make these with my daughter!

      Reply
      • Izzy says

        March 31, 2021 at 3:11 pm

        Thank Beth, Glad that you like this recipe.

        Reply
    6. Cake says

      June 22, 2021 at 9:35 am

      5 stars
      Hello, my mochi never “melted”, it stayed in a glop. What am I doing wrong 🙁
      The cookie itself is AMAZING though (I did reduce a little sugar) This is my top fav cookie now!

      Reply
      • Izzy says

        June 22, 2021 at 11:06 am

        Did you use Mochiko flour for your mochi? If you use the exact measurement, your mochi cake should be nice and gooey.

        Reply

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