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Japanese Checkerboard Cookie Recipe

Delicious and visually appealing Japanese checkerboard cookies.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 80 kcal

Ingredients 

Cookie Dough

  • 200 g All-purpose flour
  • 100 g Unsalted butter softened
  • 50 g Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Cocoa powder

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. Gradually add the flour and mix until combined.
  5. Divide the dough in half. Add cocoa powder to one half and mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Roll out both doughs into rectangles of equal size. Cut each rectangle into strips.
  7. Layer the strips in a checkerboard pattern and press together lightly.
  8. Cut the layered dough into slices and place on a baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool on a wire rack before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 20mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Checkerboard Cookies
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