YOKU MOKU CIGARE
CIGARETTE BUTTER COOKIES (YOKU MOKU CIGARE)
My Cigarette Butter Cookies closely resemble the cigarette-shaped cookies from the renowned Japanese confectionery brand, Yoku Moku. These elegant butter cookies require just four ingredients and a brief baking time of six minutes!
Yoku Moku, a confectionery company, was founded in 1942 in Tokyo as a family business. The company's name, 'Yoku Moku' (ヨックモック), is derived from Jokkmokk, a town in Sweden.
The founder, an avid traveler, stumbled upon the name Jokkmokk on a world map and was charmed by its rhythmic sound and heartwarming resonance. Thus, he chose to name his company after this sound.
Yoku Moku cookies are known for their crisp yet tender texture, rich in vanilla and butter flavors. The cookies come in various shapes—round, square, or rectangular—and may be plain or chocolate-coated. However, the most iconic and visually striking variety is the cigar-shaped cookie named 'Cigare'. 'Cigare', meaning cigar in French, is pronounced 'shigāru' (シガール) in Japan.
Product Description
YOKU MOKU Cigare is a cherished baked confectionery in Japan, ideal for presenting to loved ones, be it family, friends, or colleagues. The cookies' soft, buttery flavor and tender texture are bound to delight both adults and children alike. For convenience, each cookie is individually wrapped, making it easy to savor these delights at any time. The dough, rich in butter, is cooked to a crisp perfection, yielding a cookie that dissolves delightfully in your mouth. The subtle vanilla flavor and the cookie's elegant rolled form render it an unforgettable indulgence.
Product Specification
The product has a shelf life of 120 days from the manufacturing date. It is important to note that the product contains allergens such as milk, eggs, almonds, and wheat.
Brand Information
YOKU MOKU, a venerable confectionery brand in Japan, boasts a flagship store in Aoyama that evokes the charm of European café terraces with its blue brickwork and courtyard. YOKU MOKU offers popular items like rolled butter cookies and various assortments in department stores and gourmet markets worldwide.
Storage and Serving Method
To ensure optimal quality, store the cookies in a cool environment, away from excessive heat and moisture. The cookies will be delivered in wrapping paper. Please be aware that there is no option to select the wrapping paper, and no gift wrap or handbag will be provided.
Additional Information
These cookies are made with an abundance of fresh butter, which imparts a deep flavor, a crisp texture, and a delicate sensation as they melt in your mouth. Due to their fragile nature, the cookies may sometimes break during transit.
I adore Yoku Moku cookies! Although I'm not usually fond of sweets, their cookies are an exception, and I always make sure to bring back a large box of them whenever I visit Japan.