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RECIPE: Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- Powdered sugar for sprinkling
These rich buttery-sweet crumbly Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Cookies are infused with the delicate flavor of green tea and finished with sparkling turbinado sugar. They make a delightful gift for the holidays. We wrapped short stacks of matcha green shortbread tea cookies with raffia, and then finished each with a delicate bird-shaped Christmas ornament for festive gift giving treats.
Why Try? In a sea of traditional holiday cookies, these Zen-like cookies offer a unique alternative. Wonderfully relaxing served with a pot of steaming-hot green tea.
Foodie Byte: Matcha green tea powder is available in Asian markets and specialty tea shops. Sold in small tins, this concentrated fine-ground green leaf tea powder adds delicate green tea flavor to desserts such as cookies, cupcakes, and ice cream, and beverages including lattes, smoothies and frappes.
Preparation
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment; cream the butter on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, or until fluffy. Add the green tea powder and beat until completely blended and color is even.
- Slowly add the sugar and vanilla; beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl with a spatula, as needed.
- Slowly add flour and salt and blend on low until just mixed and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers. Form mixture into a dough ball.
- Lightly flour a sheet of parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Place dough ball on parchment and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Using a 2 1/2-inch fluted cookie cutter, cut cookies and place on a parchment lined baking sheet; sprinkle cookies evenly with turbinado sugar. Return to refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 17 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.
Nutritional Information
Calories 217, Carbohydrates 25g, Cholesterol 30mg, Fat 12g, Fat Calories 103, Fiber 0.53g, Protein 2g, Saturated Fat 7g, Sodium 32mg. Daily Values: Calcium 6.46mg 1%, Phos 24.51mg 2%, Copper 0.03mg 2%, Zinc 0.15mg 1%, Panto 0.1mg 1%, Biotin 0.2mcg 67%, Magnesium 4.61mg 1%, Iron 0.91mg 5%, Vitamin B6 1%, Vitamin B12 0%, Vitamin D 2%, Vit E-a-Toco 1%, Vitamin A 7%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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