Matcha Green Tea Cookies

Matcha Green Tea Cookies

Buttery shortbread-style cookies tinted with earthy matcha and crisp golden edges.

Total 1 hr 2 min Makes 24 cookies Calories 118/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Nut free, Halal, Kosher

Allergens

Dairy, Wheat

These tender cookies get their pale green color and subtle bitterness from matcha powder, balanced against sweet butter and a hint of vanilla. The dough chills briefly for easy slicing, producing cookies with crisp edges and a soft, sandy crumb. They pair well with afternoon tea or coffee.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for coating

Method

  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  2. Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, and salt.

  4. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.

  5. Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator until firm.

  6. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  7. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.

  8. Sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.

  9. Bake until the edges are just turning golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Matcha Green Tea Cookies

These tender cookies get their pale green color and subtle bitterness from matcha powder, balanced against sweet butter and a hint of vanilla. The dough chills briefly for easy slicing, producing cookies with crisp edges and a soft, sandy crumb. They pair well with afternoon tea or coffee.

1 hr 2 min 24 cookies 118 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, for coating

Method

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 2/3 cup sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix in the vanilla extract until combined.

  3. 3

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, and salt.

  4. 4

    Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until a soft dough forms.

  5. 5

    Shape the dough into a log about 2 inches in diameter, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator until firm.

  6. 6

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

  7. 7

    Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.

  8. 8

    Sprinkle the tops of the cookies lightly with the remaining 2 tablespoons sugar.

  9. 9

    Bake until the edges are just turning golden, 10 to 12 minutes.

  10. 10

    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.