Azuki & Walnut Stuffed Matcha Cookies – Hiroko’s Recipes

Azuki & Walnut Stuffed Matcha Cookies – Hiroko's Recipes

I saw Fruit Mince stuffed roll cookies on the internet. The picture inspired me to make these ‘Tsubu-an’ (Sweet Azuki Paste) & Walnuts stuffed cookies. I used my ‘Dates & Walnuts Stuffed Coffee Cookies’ recipe. I added Matcha Powder to the dough because Matcha and ‘Tsubu-an’ go very well together.…

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Matcha Financier (Friand) – Hiroko’s Recipes

Matcha Financier (Friand) – Hiroko's Recipes

The popular French cake ‘Friand’ is well known as ‘フィナンシェ’ (Financier) in Japan, and they are usually baked in the shape of Bar of Gold. ‘Financier’ means ‘Financial’, and that’s why ‘Financier’ cakes are in that shape. I don’t have such specialised tins, so I bake them using muffin tins.…

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Matcha & Chestnut Christmas Cupcakes – Hiroko’s Recipes

Matcha & Chestnut Christmas Cupcakes – Hiroko's Recipes

I have recently seen Christmas Tree cupcakes on many websites. The green-colour cream of those cupcakes was most likely coloured with food colouring. My first choice for green colour is Matcha, not food colouring. I altered my ‘Chestnut Cupcakes’ to create my Christmas Cupcakes. Matcha lovers would enjoy them! Makes…

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