# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons hojicha powder
03 - 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 0.25 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 0.75 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, hojicha powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
07 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
08 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
