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Matcha Cookies

5 from 1 vote
These buttery matcha cookies offer a delicate crunch and a gentle sweetness that feels perfect with a quiet cup of tea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 26 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 132
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2⅛ cups all-purpose flour measured properly for accuracy
  • 2¾ tablespoons matcha powder ceremonial or culinary grade, sifted for smoothness
  • ¾ cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter softened fully at room temperature
  • ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt fine-grain preferred for even blending
  • 145 g confectioners’ sugar sifted to prevent lumps
  • 2 large egg yolks plus 1 additional yolk room temperature for better mixing
  • ⅓ cup white chocolate baking chips high-quality for clean sweetness

Method
 

  1. Measure all ingredients and set them out so everything is ready to work with before mixing begins.
  2. Stir the flour and matcha powder together in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  3. Pass the flour mixture through a sieve to remove any clumps and aerate the matcha.
  4. Beat the softened butter in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth in texture.
  5. Blend in the salt until evenly distributed throughout the butter.
  6. Add the confectioners’ sugar and beat until the mixture becomes pale, fluffy, and light.
  7. Mix in the egg yolks until the dough looks cohesive and silky.
  8. Gradually fold in the flour mixture, mixing gently just until no dry streaks remain.
  9. Stir in the white chocolate chips only until evenly dispersed.
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  10. Divide the dough into two equal portions and roll each into a smooth log shape.
  11. Wrap the dough logs tightly and refrigerate until firm to the touch.
  12. Preheat the oven and prepare a lined baking sheet while the dough chills
  13. Slice the chilled dough into evenly thick rounds and space them apart on the baking sheet.
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  14. Bake until the edges show a light golden hue while the centers remain pale.
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  15. Allow the cookies to rest briefly on the pan, then transfer them to a rack to cool fully.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 22mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 235IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Bright green, delicately crisp, and lightly sweet—these cookies feel like a quiet afternoon ritual baked into every bite.

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