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Matcha Butter Cookies Recipe

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Delight in these delicate Matcha Butter Cookies, featuring a subtle green tea flavor infused with ceremonial grade matcha powder. Soft yet crisp with a rich buttery base, they are perfectly piped into elegant shapes and lightly baked to a golden finish. These cookies are an exquisite treat for tea time or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) cake flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon (10 g) matcha powder (ceremonial grade)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon (30 g) whole milk

Instructions

  1. Prep refrigerator and baking sheets: Make space in your refrigerator for chilling the shaped cookies. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside to use later.
  2. Sift dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, and matcha powder. Whisk to combine evenly and set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugar: Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter on medium speed for about 1 minute until smooth. Slowly add the sugar while mixing on low, then increase speed to medium and beat for 3 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  4. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and milk: With the mixer running on medium, incorporate the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and whole milk. Continue mixing until well combined and smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts, mixing on low speed until no flour streaks remain and batter is uniform.
  6. Pipe the cookies: Transfer cookie dough to a large piping bag fitted with a ½-inch open star tip. Pipe 2-inch shapes such as rosettes, pretzels, circles, or squares onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Optionally, sprinkle with festive sprinkles or coarse sugar. Refrigerate the shaped cookies for 1 hour to chill.
  7. Prepare the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle of the oven while the cookies chill.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies one tray at a time for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are just lightly golden brown. Remove and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.

Notes

  • Use ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant color.
  • Chilling the dough before baking helps maintain the cookie shape and enhances texture.
  • You can customize shapes using different piping tips according to your preference.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days for best freshness.

Keywords: matcha cookies, butter cookies, green tea cookies, Japanese dessert, piped cookies, tea time snack

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