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Matcha Butter Cookies

Heavenly Matcha Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in these delicious matcha butter cookies, a perfect blend of flavor and texture that melts in your mouth.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Provides structure; substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 0.5 cup cake flour Adds tenderness; optional but recommended
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances the overall flavor
  • 2 tablespoons ceremonial-grade matcha powder Gives cookies their vibrant color and earthy flavor
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter Key for richness; consider using European-style butter
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar Sweetens the dough
  • 2 large egg yolks Act as a binder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds aromatic sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk Provides moisture
Optional Add-Ins
  • nuts (e.g., macadamia) Adds texture and richness
  • white chocolate chips For creamy contrast to matcha

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Matcha Butter Cookies
  1. Prepare Your Baking Station: Refrigerate a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for about 30 minutes. Gather your ingredients and tools.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift together flour, cake flour, salt, and matcha powder. Whisk until combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter until smooth, add sugar, and mix until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Mix in egg yolks, vanilla extract, and milk until just combined.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until uniform.
  6. Pipe the Dough: Transfer dough to a piping bag and pipe 2-inch rounds onto the chilled baking sheet.
  7. Chill the Cookies: Refrigerate piped cookies for at least 1 hour.
  8. Preheat the Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) while cookies chill.
  9. Bake the Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
  10. Cool the Cookies: Allow cooling on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Un-baked dough can be frozen for 2-3 months.

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