Matcha Shortbread Cookies

Shortbread cookies with a fun twist - matcha powder! These Matcha Shortbread Cookies are buttery and delicious, vibrant green, and have a wonderful unique flavour thanks to the matcha powder.

Course cookies

Prep Time 40 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 55 minutes

Servings cookies

Calories 82kcal

Author Katie Trant

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons matcha powder
1/2 tsp fine grain salt
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 cup unsalted butter room temperature

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, sift the flour, matcha powder, and salt together.
Using an electric mixer, cream the butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add the flour mixture, and mix together on low speed until combined. The mixture will be crumbly, but should hold together if you squeeze it in your hand.
Lightly dust your counter top with flour, and turn the matcha short bread out of the bowl.
Gather into a flat disc (if you're rolling and cutting) or form into a log (if you're slicing). Wrap with plastic wrap, and place in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes.
When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 325°F / 170°C. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll the chilled dough to 1/4-inch thick, and use cookie cutters to cut into shapes. Alternatively, slice the log into 1/4-inch slices.
Transfer the cookies to the prepared baking sheets, and place into the pre-heated oven.
Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on the size of your cookies) until they are just beginning to turn brown around the edges.
Transfer to a wire wrack to cool completely, and serve with a nice cup of tea.

Notes

Note: nutrition calculations are an estimate only
If you want to prepare the cookies in advance, they can be kept in an airtight container for one week, or in the freezer for about one month.
Dough can be chilled overnight, just let it come to room temperature for about an hour before rolling.

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