Soy Sauce Furikake Cookies

Steps

1. 1

   Place the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth, pale, and creamy, about 2–3 minutes.

   Start 3-minute timer
2. 2

   Add the egg yolk, soy sauce, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, furikake seasoning, baking powder, and kosher salt.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until no dry flour remains; do not overwork the dough.

5. 5

   Turn the dough onto a sheet of parchment and shape it into a compact log about 5 cm in diameter. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.

   Start 1-hour timer
6. 6

   About 15 minutes before baking, preheat the oven to 350°F (180 °C) (175°C (350 °F)). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Start 15-minute timer
7. 7

   Unwrap the chilled dough and slice it into rounds about 1 cm thick. Arrange the rounds on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them.

8. 8

   Bake for 12–15 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set.

   Start 15-minute timer
9. 9

   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will become crisper as they cool.

   Start 5-minute timer