meimei baking… explained
Hey there! I’m Marisa, a third-generation Asian American creating recipes for baked goods that are inspired by my Asian American upbringing. I named my baking blog “meimei baking” for two main reasons. First off, mei-mei (妹妹) means “little sister” in Chinese, and I am the little sister of my two brothers. Second, my playful little black dog is also named Mei Mei. Cute, right? I hope you will tag along with me on my baking journey and check back often to try out the delicious and “not too sweet” recipes I have to share with you!
latest recipes!
new bakes… right out of the kitchen
miso caramel mochi brownies
Fudgy and chewy mochi brownies topped with rich miso caramel. Sweet, salty, and a little sticky, these are the ultimate caramel brownies!
cookie butter chocolate chip cookies
Bakery-sized brown sugar cookies with two types of chocolate. But the real star of the show? A dollop of creamy cookie butter on top.
chocolate chip mochi cake
If you were to pair the chewy goodness of butter mochi with the brown sugar notes of chocolate chip cookies, you’d get these heavenly bars!
toasted coconut chocolate shortbread bars
Crisp, buttery shortbread with a thin layer of rich chocolate and golden coconut flakes on top. Kinda like a candy bar, but worlds better.
cheesy kimchi scallion biscuits
Flaky, buttery biscuits absolutely packed with flavor from tangy kimchi, sharp cheddar, and a handful of fresh scallions.
matcha amaretti cookies
These little almond cookies are perfectly chewy, rolled in powdered sugar, and have a unique twist – matcha powder! They are crazy simple to make and are gluten-free too!
most popular recipes!
the fan favorites… for good reason
supernatural matcha & ube sugar cookies
Half ube, half matcha, half purple, half green… these soft sugar cookies remind me of my childhood favorite superhero, the Hulk!
ube cookies and cream cookies
Super simple and slightly chewy ube cookies made with nutty ube halaya and ube extract, packed with yummy chunks of Oreo!
soft and pillowy milk bread
Cloud-like with a slight chew, this milk bread is extraordinarily soft and tears apart into feathery wisps of buttery layers.
ube butter mochi
One of my most popular recipes on the blog! These are so addictively chewy and have a crisp, toasted coconut top that is pure magic.
matcha butter mochi cake
The ultimate crowd-pleaser, this matcha butter mochi is addictively chewy, coconutty, and gluten-free! It’s also one of my favorite bakes!
matcha dark chocolate shortbread bars
These crisp, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth matcha shortbread bars have pieces of rich, dark chocolate and can be whipped up in no time!
my personal favorites!
the best of the best… in my mind
mango white chocolate scones
Perfectly buttery, tender scones with bits of juicy mango and creamy white chocolate… these are the best scones I’ve ever made!
soft and pillowy milk bread
Cloud-like with a slight chew, this milk bread is extraordinarily soft and tears apart into feathery wisps of buttery layers.
cheesy miso garlic biscuits
Ultra-flaky, buttery, and cheesy miso garlic biscuits packed with savory umami-goodness.
miso caramel mochi brownies
Fudgy and chewy mochi brownies topped with rich miso caramel. Sweet, salty, and a little sticky, these are the ultimate caramel brownies!
miso brown butter chocolate chip cookies
I have baked countless chocolate chip cookie recipes over the years. This one though? This one is THE ultimate recipe.
yuzu butter mochi
Light and chewy butter mochi blended with the refreshing citrus flavor of yuzu marmalade. A delicious and not-too-sweet treat!
coconut chocolate chip cookies
Perfectly soft and chewy, with flavor notes of sea salt caramel, dark chocolate, and shredded coconut.
ube butter mochi
One of my most popular recipes on the blog! These are so addictively chewy and have a crisp, toasted coconut top that is pure magic.