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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Hojicha Espresso Cookies

    Published: Apr 6, 2020 by Michelle · 2 Comments

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    These Hojicha Espresso Cookies feature the flavours of roasted green tea and cofffee in one package. Pair with a hojicha latte for the perfect afternoon tea break.

    Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Hojicha Co. All images and opinions expressed are solely my own. Thank you for supporting brands that help make Sift & Simmer possible! 

    A hojicha espresso cookie on a white plate, cup of hojicha and plate of cookies in background.
    If you've never had tea with coffee, it might sound like a strange concept, but it's really not.

    There's a drink in Hong Kong named "yuan yang," which is a mixture of coffee and tea.

    And in Ethiopia, tea mixed with coffee is known as a "spreeze."

    My take on tea with coffee?

    Hojicha Espresso Cookies.

    A hojicha espresso cookie on a white plate, hojicha powder with small spoon in a dish, tea packaging, plate of cookies

    What is hojicha?

    Hojicha is a green tea that is naturally low in caffeine, but since it's roasted, it has that "smoky" flavour that is similar to coffee.

    I seem to really enjoy hojicha with nutty flavours, such as this Hojicha Black Sesame Oat Latte.

    Coffee with hojicha

    For these cookies, I paired the hojicha tea with espresso to create a rich, sophisticated flavour.

    I went a little fancy with the espresso since I had chocolate-covered espresso beans, but if you don't have that, you can definitely just use espresso powder.

    The addition of the chocolate really does take it up a notch, so if you can find chocolate-covered espresso beans, you won't be disappointed.

    Optimal temperature

    Try keep the coconut oil and non-dairy milk at room temperature as a significant change in temperature could solidify the coconut oil into clumps (and we don't want that)!

    Ingredients you'll need

    • all-purpose flour: regular flour will be fine for these cookies; if you prefer a more chewier cookie, you can use bread flour
    • hojicha powder: use a high quality powder such as Hojicha Co's powder 
    • coconut oil: use a refined coconut oil if you don't like the flavour of coconut
    • almond milk: or non-dairy alternative will work fine
    • brown sugar: adds additional flavour and colour to the cookies
    • espresso beans: optional; you can use espresso powder in place of the bean if you like

    A hojicha espresso cookie on a white plate, cup of hojicha, espresso beans in a bowl, hojicha powder in a small dish with spoon, and plate of cookies on round plate.

    Each bite of cookie yields a bit of texture from the espresso beans, sweetness from the brown sugar, and smokiness from the hojicha tea.

    My husband and I demolished these cookies in 2 days!

    If you're looking for a new and exciting cookie flavour to try, this is it!

    Other recipes you may like

    And if you're looking for other hojicha recipes, try these:

    Hojicha Matcha Swirl Bread

    Matcha Hojicha Coconut Ice Cream Bars

    Hojicha Black Sesame Oat Latte

    Be sure to use my discount code SIFTANDSIMMER to get 10% OFF any product on Hojicha Co.’s website. Many thanks to Hojicha Co. for partnering with me on this post!

    Let me know if you try my recipe; tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating -- I'd love to see your creations!

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    Hojicha Espresso Cookies

    Roasted green tea meets coffee in this sophisticated Hojicha Espresso Cookies recipe.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American, Japanese
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 204kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 2 C all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
    • 2 tablespoon Hojicha Co. hojicha powder
    • ½ C coconut oil room temp
    • ¼ C granulated cane sugar
    • ½ C brown sugar packed
    • ¼ C non-dairy milk room temp
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
    • ½ tablespoon espresso powder OR 2 tablespoon of chocolate-covered espresso beans ground up
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 375°F/191°C and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
    • Whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, salt, and hojicha powder. Set aside.
    • In a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle, add in the coconut oil and sugars. and beat until combined. Add in the non-dairy milk and vanilla and mix until combined.
    • Lower the speed and add in the flour gradually. Add in the espresso powder or ground up chocolate covered espresso beans.
    • Chill the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
    • Use a large ice cream scoop and drop scoops on the baking sheets, spaced at least 3" apart. Flatten with the back of a measuring cup if you prefer flatter cookies. These cookies will puff up a bit.
    • Bake for 8-10 minutes at 375°F/191°C. Remove from oven and carefully bang the pan to help the cookies spread a little further (optional).
    • Leave to cool on the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
    • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    1. lynn

      July 02, 2021 at 8:05 am

      hello! does this recipe produce a chewy or crunchy cookie?

      Reply
      • Michelle

        July 03, 2021 at 6:26 am

        It's more a crunchy cookie 🙂

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