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Matcha, Black Sesame, and Kinako Neapolitan Cookies

prep time:30 minutes
cook time:14 minutes
Cooling Time15 minutes
total time:59 minutes
These cookies have three distinct flavors in one - kinako (roasted soybean flour), matcha, and black sesame all pressed together but not mixed. You make one base dough, divide it, add the different powders, then gently combine them so each bite has all three flavors but they stay visually separate
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Ingredients

For the Base Dough

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 210g
  • 1/2 cup kinako powder (roasted soybean flour) 50g
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter 200g, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 50g
  • 1 large egg

For the Flavorings

  • 2 tablespoons kinako powder 30g
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder 20g
  • 2 tablespoons toasted black sesame powder 30g

For Rolling

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar 50g

Instructions

  • Sift together flour, 1/2 cup kinako powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Beat butter and sugars in stand mixer until fluffy, 2-3 minutes.
  • Beat in egg for 30 seconds, then mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Divide dough into three equal portions.
  • Knead 2 tablespoons kinako powder into first portion, matcha powder into second portion, and black sesame powder into third portion.
  • Preheat oven to 350F (180C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
  • Take 1 tablespoon of each flavored dough and press together gently, then roll into a ball.
  • Roll balls in granulated sugar to coat.
  • Place on baking sheet 3 inches apart.
  • Bake 12-14 minutes until kinako edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Notes

Keep the three dough portions distinct when forming cookies - do not overmix colors together.