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Shiroi Koibito Biscuits

  • 06/02/2021
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Recreating one of my favourite biscuits: the iconic Shiroi Koibito biscuits by Ishaya. Delicious chocolate squares sandwiched in between crispy thin layers of langue de chat biscuits. I got to discover these delicious biscuits thanks to some dear colleagues that frequently travelled to Japan and always brought us back really fun and delicious snacks!

Shiroi Koibito translates to White Lover, was inspired by the white snow of Hokkaido, the region in which they are produced. These biscuits are one of the most famous souvenirs of the region, and Japan actually! Ishaya, the manufacturer actually created a theme park dedicated to the biscuit and also offers biscuit making workshops to visitors.

Shiroi Koibito Biscuits

Recipe for homemade Shiroi Koibito – White Lover biscuits. Ever dream of biting into a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate sandwich cookie? Look no further than the iconic Shiroi Koibito, a beloved treat from Hokkaido, Japan. This recipe unlocks the secret to making these delicate langue de chat cookies, featuring a crisp, light texture and a luxurious chocolate filling.
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Prep Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 12 biscuits

Ingredients
  

  • 50 g softened butter
  • 50 g icing sugar
  • 50 g flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 100 g chocolate of choice for the filling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven at 180 degrees C
  • Using a mixer, beat the butter until soft, gradually add in the icing sugar, egg white and flour. Mix until you get a smooth batter
  • Spread the batter onto a square chablon stencil placed on a lined baking tray. Use a dough scraper to remove the excess dough. Lift the stencil to reveal the uniform biscuit batter squares.
  • Bake the biscuits for 10 minutes until the edges become slightly golden
  • Melt the chocolate at 30 second intervals in the microwave until it becomes liquid
  • Pour the chocolate onto the square chablon stencil on a lined baking tray. Use the dough scraper to level out and distribute the chocolate evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes in the fridge.
  • Remove the chocolate squares from the stencil and assemble the chocolate square onto the langue de chat biscuits with some melted chocolate.

Notes

Where to purchase the stencils:
  • 🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3oN0yZl
  • 🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3cF1nRB
  • 🇫🇷 https://www.meilleurduchef.com/en/shop/pastry/baking-accessories/cake-stencils/mto-silicone-chablon-stencil-mat-square-12.html
  • 🇦🇺 https://ediblecraft.com.au/products/chocolate-template-chablon-squares.html?fbclid=IwAR32dPGXjBHVpcxn3pb6FB1CRx2vxKFXCrnh5TTQet-a-q-HH9VqmnDF6Uo
Keyword Biscuits, Chocolate

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Mai

London-based kitchenware fanatic, brunch connoisseur & aspiring dumplings folding wizard. I like eating out and learning how to cook new dishes inspired by my restaurant visits. I'll be using this space to share with you fun recipes that worked for me!

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9 comments
  1. Villy says:
    28/02/2021 at 10:36 PM

    Where you buy square moulding?

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    1. Mai says:
      01/03/2021 at 9:02 AM

      Hi Villy, couple of options depending on where you are:
      🇬🇧 https://amzn.to/3oN0yZl
      🇺🇸 https://amzn.to/3cF1nRB
      🇫🇷 https://www.meilleurduchef.com/en/shop/pastry/baking-accessories/cake-stencils/mto-silicone-chablon-stencil-mat-square-12.html
      🇦🇺 https://ediblecraft.com.au/products/chocolate-template-chablon-squares.html?fbclid=IwAR32dPGXjBHVpcxn3pb6FB1CRx2vxKFXCrnh5TTQet-a-q-HH9VqmnDF6Uo

      Reply
  2. Nini says:
    03/05/2021 at 12:19 AM

    What difference does using regular granulated sugar instead of icing sugar do? Thank you for the recipe!

    Reply
    1. Mai says:
      03/05/2021 at 6:44 AM

      Heya,

      Icing sugar is much finer, using granulated will change the texture (and taste) of the biscuit. You can try, it’s a tad more coarse I’d say

      Reply
  3. Pooja says:
    27/05/2021 at 1:37 PM

    Hello,

    Looks delicious. Where did you get the mould to make them so thin from?

    Reply
  4. Regina says:
    19/06/2024 at 11:11 PM

    Can I freeze these cookies?

    Reply
    1. Mai says:
      13/08/2024 at 3:12 PM

      Yes, but they might not be as crispy when defrosted because of the moisture accumulated

      Reply
      1. Monica says:
        01/01/2025 at 10:51 PM

        5 stars
        This is the best shiroi koibito recipe I have tried so far! Ever since my friend brought back Tokyo Milk Cheese cookies from Japan I’ve been trying to recreate the crispy flaky-like texture and interesting flavor combinations. It’s not “easy” to make these at home, but they aren’t complicated either. Thank you so much for sharing!

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