Christmas Matcha Shortbread cookies

7. 10. 2025

The beautifully green Christmas cookies smell lovely and pleasantly bitter, thanks to the matcha powder used. You can dip them in the chocolate coating; see the photo below for an even better taste and a more beautiful appearance.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted, room-temperature butter
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method

• Sift the flour, matcha powder, and salt into a bowl.
• In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
• Add flour mixture to mixer bowl and mix slowly until dough comes together.
• Pull the dough together carefully in a log approximately 2 inches in diameter.
• Wrap the dough log and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes or until the dough has firmed to the touch.
• Slice dough into 1/4 inch rounds and place on a parchment or Silpat lined cookie sheet, approximately 1 inch apart.
• Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 16 to 18 minutes (or until the cookies turn golden around the edges), rotating the pan halfway through the baking time.
• Remove cookies immediately from the cookie sheet and cool on a wire rack.
• If you like, dip half of each cookie into the chocolate frosting and let it set.
• Store in an airtight container or wrap well and freeze.
• The well-chilled dough can also be rolled out and cut into desired shapes before baking.

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