Konpeito recipe

These cute and fun mini mochi cookies are stuffed with rainbow mochi bites and white chocolate chips, then covered in konpeito candy.

Konpeito Candy at a stall in Kamakura.

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Kohakuto (or Kohakutou) is a traditional Japanese candy (wagashi) that has a firm jelly texture on the inside and a crunchy shell on the outside. It can be enjoyed with your favorite cup of Japanese tea, and is often served as part of a tea ceremony. This recipe comes from our friend Gabriela Sorgenfrey (Instagram). Se

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Not only can these delicious treats be enjoyed on their own, but they look great as a decoration on cakes, cupcakes and other desserts.