Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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12
servings
340 g

Cake flour

sifted

100 g

Raw cane sugar

180 g

Unsalted butter

softened

1 unit

Egg yolk

1 pinch

Salt

5 drops

Food coloring (red)

1 tbsp

Cocoa powder (unsweetened)

1 tsp

White sesame and black sesame

1 unit

Decoration chocolate

melted

Step 1
~2 min

Soften butter in microwave.

Step 2
~2 min

Whip butter into a cream.

Step 3
~2 min

Gradually add sugar to the butter cream.

Step 4
~2 min

Stir in egg yolk until combined.

Step 5
~2 min

Mix well.

Step 6
~2 min

Sift in cake flour.

Step 7
~2 min

Mix with a rubber spatula using a cutting motion until smooth.

Step 8
~2 min

Divide the dough into 4 portions.

Step 9
~2 min

Color one portion with red food coloring.

Step 10
~2 min

Color another portion with cocoa powder.

Step 11
~2 min

Mix each colored dough separately.

Step 12
~2 min

Shape the red dough for Little Red Riding Hood.

Step 13
~2 min

Shape the brown dough for the wolf: 3/4 for face, 1/8 for body, 1/8 for hair.

Step 14
~2 min

Shape white dough A: 2/3 for Little Red Riding Hood's face, 1/3 for the border.

Step 15
~2 min

Shape white dough B for the wolf's head border.

Step 16
~2 min

Roll dough for Little Red Riding Hood's face into an oval log.

Step 17
~2 min

Roll brown dough for the wolf's face into a squarish oval log and freeze for 20 minutes, then refrigerate.

Step 18
~2 min

Roll brown dough for Little Red Riding Hood's hair and freeze for 5 minutes.

Step 19
~2 min

Inlay the hair dough into the face dough.

Step 20
~2 min

Wrap in parchment paper and roll to seal.

Step 21
~2 min

Freeze the face for 20 minutes, then refrigerate.

Step 22
~2 min

Shape the wolf's ears and mouth.

Step 23
~2 min

Freeze the wolf's face dough.

Step 24
~2 min

Roll out red dough for Little Red Riding Hood's cape to 2mm thickness.

Step 25
~2 min

Roll out white dough B for the wolf's head wrap to 3mm thickness.

Step 26
~2 min

Fold parchment paper around the dough and roll for a tidy edge.

Step 27
~2 min

Freeze for 5 minutes.

Step 28
~2 min

Cut dough to fit around the wolf's face.

Step 29
~2 min

Shape the wolf's body into a square log and freeze.

Step 30
~2 min

Place Little Red Riding Hood's face on red dough and cut the hood.

Step 31
~2 min

Roll the dough in parchment paper, maintaining the hood shape.

Step 32
~2 min

Shape the face.

Step 33
~2 min

Freeze.

Step 34
~2 min

Flip the wolf's head and body dough upside down.

Step 35
~2 min

Pack white dough against the sides of the body and wrap it up.

Step 36
~2 min

Freeze, then refrigerate after 20 minutes.

Step 37
~2 min

Roll out white dough A and wrap it around the red dough for Little Red Riding Hood.

Step 38
~2 min

Freeze.

Step 39
~2 min

Cut the wolf dough into 5mm thick slices.

Step 40
~2 min

Preheat the oven to 180C.

Step 41
~2 min

Arrange the cookies on a baking tray and stick on sesame seeds for angry eyes.

Step 42
~2 min

Bake at 180C for 17 minutes, covering with foil after 8 minutes.

Step 43
~2 min

Cut the Little Red Riding Hood cookies into 5mm slices.

Step 44
~2 min

Use black sesame for Little Red Riding Hood's eyes or draw faces with chocolate.

Step 45
~2 min

Bake along with the wolves.

Step 46
~2 min

Decorate after baking and cooling completely.

Step 47
~2 min

Draw faces with chocolate, such as glasses and a bonnet for a grandma wolf.

Step 48
~2 min

Wrap them up after the chocolate has set.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill dough thoroughly before slicing for cleaner cuts.

Use gel food coloring for more vibrant colors.

Ensure sesame seeds are securely attached before baking to prevent them from falling off.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made and frozen for several weeks.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a glass of milk or a cup of tea.

Present in a decorative box as a gift.

Perfect Pairings

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Character-themed baking is popular in Japanese culture.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Children's parties
Halloween
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Birthday
Holiday
Party

Popularity Score

80/100

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