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アイスボックスクッキー ペンギン 作り方 Icebox Cookie (Refrigerator Cookie) (Penguin) Recipe【パンダワンタン】

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Totoro Icebox Cookies

Cultural Context

Totoro Icebox Cookies are inspired by the beloved character from Hayao Miyazaki's film 'My Neighbor Totoro.' These whimsical cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a delightful visual representation that brings joy to both children and adults. The tradition of making themed cookies has gained popularity in Japan and around the world, celebrating creativity and fun in baking.

JapaneseJPdessert
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
100g unsalted butter
1 egg
60g sugar
250g cake flour (125g + 83g + 42g)
vanilla essence (as needed)
4g black cocoa

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option while margarine can lower costs.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Dark chocolate has less sugar and can be more nutritious.

white chocolate

🥗Healthier: yogurt chips

💰Cheaper: vanilla chips

Yogurt chips reduce sugar while maintaining sweetness.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

1

Separate the egg whites and yolks, and beat each separately.

2

Bring cubed butter, egg whites, and egg yolks to room temperature.

3

Mix butter and sugar with a rubber spatula.

4

Add a few drops of vanilla essence and mix.

5

Divide the mixture into 1/3 and 2/3 portions.

6

Add the egg yolk to the 1/3 portion and mix with a rubber spatula.

7

Add the egg whites to the 2/3 portion in two batches and mix with a rubber spatula.

8

Divide the egg white mixture into two equal parts.

9

Add half of the egg yolk mixture to one part of the egg white mixture.

10

Sift 83g of cake flour into the egg white only mixture.

11

Mix with a rubber spatula by cutting through the mixture.

12

Flatten between sheets of cooking paper.

13

Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

14

Sift 42g of cake flour into the egg yolk only mixture.

15

Mix with a rubber spatula by cutting through the mixture.

16

Flatten between sheets of cooking paper.

17

Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

18

Mix 125g of cake flour with 4g of black cocoa.

19

Sift the flour and cocoa mixture into the combined egg white and egg yolk mixture.

20

Mix with a rubber spatula by cutting through the mixture.

21

Flatten half of the mixture between sheets of cooking paper.

22

Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.

23

Create layers of black (2 pieces), yellow (1 piece), and white (1 piece) dough.

24

Shape the dough to have a cross-section resembling a penguin.

25

Freeze the shaped penguins for about 1 hour.

26

Cut into approximately 1cm thick slices.

27

Let sit for about 30 minutes to return to room temperature.

28

Bake as is since the ends are cute.

29

Bake the 1cm slices in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 11 minutes.

30

Cool down (they will become crispy when cooled).

31

Bake the ends in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 15 minutes.

32

Cool down to finish (they will become crispy when cooled).

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbakingchilling

Equipment Needed

ovenrubber spatulacooking paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Totoro CookiesIcebox Cookies
Local Name: トトロアイスボックスクッキー

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