Ingredients
- 2 cups mochiko or glutinous rice flour
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups vegan milk or water, added gradually as needed
- 1 teaspoon ube extract or flavor extract of choice (optional)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries, raisins, chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a combination
- 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
- Parchment paper for lining the baking sheet
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and maple syrup.
- Gradually add the vegan milk or water while stirring continuously until a smooth, thick, slightly runny batter forms.
- Add the ube extract or chosen flavor extract if using and stir until evenly combined.
- Fold in the dried cranberries, raisins, chocolate chips, nuts, or other mix-ins.
- Add the baking powder and mix gently until fully incorporated.
- Allow the batter to rest for a few minutes so the flour can hydrate properly.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, portion the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until the bottoms and edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for several minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Glutinous rice flour is essential for the chewy mochi texture.
- Despite the name, glutinous rice flour is naturally gluten-free.
- Ube extract adds color and subtle sweet flavor but is optional.
- Chocolate chips, dried fruit, and nuts all work well as mix-ins.
- Full-fat coconut milk creates an even softer and richer texture.
- The cookies are best enjoyed fresh while still chewy.
- Reheat briefly to restore softness after refrigeration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Korean
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
