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Matcha Butter Cookies

Deliciously Soft Matcha Butter Cookies for a Sweet Treat

These Matcha Butter Cookies are soft, crumbly, and vibrant, blending rich Japanese flavor with buttery sweetness for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 26 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European, Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with gluten-free flour.
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Essential for a light texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Consider omitting if using salted butter.
  • 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder (Ceremonial Grade) Provides color and flavor.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter European butter elevates flavor.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can be used for a twist.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Key for moisture and structure.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Almond extract is a delightful change.
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk Non-dairy milk can be substituted.

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • piping bag
  • Sifter
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper for non-stick surface.
  2. Sift Dry Ingredients: Combine all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, and matcha powder in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat unsalted butter until creamy, then add granulated sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate egg yolks, vanilla extract, and whole milk into the mixture until smooth.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Add sifted dry ingredients in two parts and mix until just combined.
  6. Pipe Cookies: Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 2-inch shapes onto the sheets; chill for 1 hour.
  7. Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  8. Bake: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden; cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour accurately and chill dough for success. Store in an airtight container for freshness.

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