Description
These Thai Tea Crinkle Cookies are a delightful fusion of chewy mochi texture and the rich flavors of Thai tea. Made with glutinous rice flour, condensed milk, and finely ground Thai tea, these cookies have a unique chewiness with a beautifully crinkled powdered sugar coating. Perfect for holiday dessert spreads or tea lovers looking for something exotic and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
Produce:
- 2 tbsp Thai tea powder (finely ground)
Refrigerated:
- 1 large egg
Baking & Spices:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup glutinous rice flour (sweet rice flour)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for coating)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Dairy:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, glutinous rice flour, baking powder, cornstarch, salt, and Thai tea powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, granulated sugar, condensed milk, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft, sticky dough forms.
2. Chill the Dough:
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
3. Shape & Coat the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of dough, roll into a ball, and coat generously in powdered sugar.
- Place the dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Bake the Cookies:
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the cookies are slightly firm and crinkled on top.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
- Enjoy these chewy Thai tea cookies with a warm cup of milk tea or coffee!
Notes
- For extra Thai tea flavor, steep 1 tbsp of Thai tea in 2 tbsp of hot water, strain, and add to the dough.
- Make it dairy-free by using coconut condensed milk and plant-based butter.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired, Fusion