Indulge in Gohan Gooey Butter Cookies from The Wayland Mill

Seattle’s The Wayland Mill has gained recognition for its innovative take on classic desserts, particularly with pastry chef Ellary Collins’ Gohan Gooey Butter Cookies. Inspired by the beloved Midwestern gooey butter cake, these cookies offer a delightful combination of crisp edges and a chewy center.

The unique twist comes from the addition of puffed rice brittle, which infuses a toasted rice flavor into each bite. Collins notes, “I wanted to incorporate a toasted rice flavor into a cookie,” and with the help of chef Yasuaki, the cookies were aptly named 'Gohan,' meaning 'rice' in Japanese.

To create the puffed rice brittle, start by cooking sugar, butter, and water until it reaches a honey-like color. After adding puffed rice cereal and baking soda, it transforms into a textured delight that’s perfect for mixing into the cookie dough. The cookie base itself is a blend of granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, eggs, and malted milk powder, ensuring a rich flavor that pairs beautifully with the white chocolate and brittle.

Baking these cookies requires a few simple steps: portion out the dough, chill it, and bake until golden. With a baking time of 16–18 minutes, the result is a batch of cookies that are not only visually appealing but also packed with layers of flavor, making them a must-try for dessert lovers.

Source: www.bonappetit.com