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まっくろくろすけのアイスボックスクッキーの作り方♡Dust bunnies icebox cookie

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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
45g powdered sugar
13g egg yolk
12g weak flour (for eye)
12g weak flour (for black)
73g cookie dough (black)
54g weak flour (for black)
9g black cocoa powder (for black)
25g weak flour (for hat)
25g cookie dough (hat)
38g weak flour (for acorn)
43g cookie dough (acorn)
5g whole grain flour (for acorn)
water (for gluing)

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

Make the cookie dough by mixing unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and egg yolk.

2

Divide the dough into portions for the different shapes (Dust bunnies and Acorn).

3

For Dust bunnies, prepare the eye, black body, and use weak flour and black cocoa powder as specified.

4

For Acorn, prepare the hat and acorn shapes with the specified amounts of weak flour and whole grain flour.

5

When the dough becomes soft, cool it in the freezer.

6

Cut the dough into shapes after moving it from the freezer to the refrigerator to prevent cracking.

Cooking Techniques

creamingmixingbakingchilling

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

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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