Green Tea Shortbread Cookies
Delight your senses with these buttery Green Tea Shortbread Cookies, a delicate fusion of rich, crumbly shortbread and earthy matcha goodness. This recipe combines simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour with the vibrant, antioxidant-packed magic of matcha green tea powder, creating a treat that's as visually striking as it is delicious. With just 25 minutes of prep time, these cookies are easy to make yet impressive, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and umami. Whether served alongside a steaming cup of tea or enjoyed as a midday treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy. Plus, their tender texture and subtle green hue make them a sophisticated addition to any dessert table. Bake up a batch of these matcha-infused shortbread cookies today—your taste buds will thank you!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 226 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Powdered sugar
- 260 grams All-purpose flour
- 10 grams Matcha (green tea powder)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and salt to remove any lumps.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disk. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
Once chilled, roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 196.3 g | 252% | |
| Saturated Fat | 113.4 g | 567% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 302.7 g | 110% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.5 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 95 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 418 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
