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Kinako Chocolate Chip Cookies (Rich, Nutty, SO Addicting)

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:00:41 +0000

These might be the best chocolate chip cookies of my life – roasty kinako adds a rich toasty flavor while still maintaining that classic CCC nostalgia. Flaky sea salt on top adds a savory component to balance out the sweet. Use whole wheat flour for more earthiness or substitute all-purpose. It’s an umami bomb of […]

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Ube Thumbprint Cookies

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0000

With almond flour and ube extract, these little ube cookies have a short, crumbly texture and vibrant purple hue. Ube halaya jam goes in the center, incorporating real ube into these cookies. Jump to recipe or read through the post for more information on ube ingredients and recipe modifications. I’m kind of a sucker for […]

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Matcha Swirl Butter Cookies (Spritz Cookies)

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:35:00 +0000

These swirled matcha cookies are easier than they look. Use sprinkles and a piping tip for the Christmas wreath cookie look. Jump to recipe or read through the post for tips, tricks, and matcha baking advice. Spritz and Butter Cookies Just when I thought I’ve made enough matcha cookies in my life, I make some […]

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5 Easy Cookie Recipes for Beginners (4 Ingredients or Less!)

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:46:00 +0000

These cookie recipes all use four ingredients or less and require NO fancy equipment: no stand mixers and not even an electric beater required! Just stir by hand, shape into spheres, and bake. They’re perfect for beginner bakers, kids, or even experienced home bakers who just want a quick and simple recipe for a cookie […]

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5 Wicked Themed Cookie Recipes for Christmas

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:03:00 +0000

Build a Wicked or Wizard of Oz themed cookie box with these easy recipes. They are perfect for a themed Christmas cookie tin, a Wicked watch party, or pretty much any occasion in Oz. Everyone in my family loves Wicked (the Broadway musical AND the movie), so this year in honor of Wicked: For Good […]

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Super Easy Tahini Cookies (4 Ingredients & Gluten-Free)

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:32:00 +0000

This 4 ingredient tahini cookie is the absolute easiest sesame cookie recipe you’ll find. It’s also naturally gluten-free and dairy-free! Welcome back to my easy 4-ingredient (or less) cookie recipe series! This week I’ve got an amazing tahini cookie. Tahini is a middle eastern sesame paste, but I grew up with the Chinese version. Did […]

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The EASIEST Nutella Cookies – Only 3 Ingredients!

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 06:00:00 +0000

This is the absolute easiest Nutella cookie recipe ever – only three ingredients! No stand mixer or electric mixer needed, just stir by hand. Even beginner bakers can make these! I recently updated my easy black sesame cookie recipe to be only three ingredients, based on a simple peanut butter cookie recipe. And then I […]

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Cakey Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 10:32:00 +0000

This easy pumpkin cookie recipe uses canned pumpkin puree and a teaspoon pumpkin pie spice for amazing flavor. With soft, cakey texture, the cream cheese frosting on top makes it extra decadent and perfect for fall. Taste and Texture of These Cookies I developed these cookies around the same time everyone was going through a […]

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Amazing Matcha Pistachio Pie Recipe

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:34:00 +0000

Earthy matcha and floral pistachio flavors come together perfectly in this vibrant green matcha pistachio pie recipe. This pie can be as intricate or as easy as you want with my options for store-bought shortcuts. Disclaimer: this post may contain affiliate links. Do Matcha and Pistachio Go Well Together? If you’re a frequent Mochi Mommy […]

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Matcha Latte Cookies with Chantilly Cream Frosting

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:17:00 +0000

These matcha latte cookies are inspired by Crumbl, Eric Kim’s recipe from the NYT, and the Whole Foods’ Chantilly cake, so it’s basically a Frankenstein cookie of delicious matcha flavor. Jump to recipe if you’re a matcha and cookie pro, or read through the post for baking tips. Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links. Look, not […]

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