Delicious Matcha Butter Cookies That Melt in Your Mouth

Enjoy delightful Matcha Butter Cookies that melt in your mouth with a perfect balance of sweetness and earthiness.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 11

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 31

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Dough

2 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free all-purpose flour for a gluten-free version.
1 cup Cake Flour Can substitute with more all-purpose flour if needed.
1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt; reduce slightly if using table salt.
2 tablespoons Ceremonial Grade Matcha Powder Culinary grade can be used but may require more sugar to balance bitterness.
1 cup Unsalted Butter European salted butter works great too.
3/4 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar if desired.
4 large Egg Yolks Avoid substituting with egg whites or whole eggs.
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Homemade or high-quality extracts yield the best results.
1/4 cup Whole Milk Non-dairy alternatives may alter texture slightly.

Optional Add-Ins

1 cup Chopped Nuts or Chocolate Chips For added texture.
1/2 cup White Chocolate Substitutes some matcha's earthiness with sweetness.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowls
Piping Bag
Baking Sheets
Parchment Paper

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, and matcha powder.
Cream unsalted butter until smooth, then gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg yolks, vanilla, and milk, mixing until smooth.
Incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Transfer dough into a piping bag and pipe 2-inch shapes on prepared sheets.
Chill piped cookies in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies are soft and buttery, making them perfect for afternoon tea. They can be customized with various flavors and mix-ins.

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