Crispy Kinako Adzuki Cookies

1. 1

   Bring the butter to room temperature or microwave for 30 seconds to soften.

2. 2

   Add the granulated sugar and mix well.

3. 3

   When the butter and sugar are fluffy and creamy, add the tsubu-an and mix well.

4. 4

   Sprinkle in the cake flour, kinako, and salt and fold in with a rubber spatula until the dough forms into a ball.

5. 5

   Wrap in plastic wrap and shape into a cylinder.

6. 6

   Put it in the refrigerator to rest for about 30 minutes.

7. 7

   Remove the plastic wrap and slice the dough to 5 mm thick.

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   Bake for about 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees C.

9. 9

   This is the tsubu-an I used this time.

10. 10

    These cookies would also be delicious made with homemade tsubu-an.

11. 11

    Try the plain adzuki version of these cookies

12. 12

    Try the matcha version

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.