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Matcha Butter Cookies Recipe

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Delight in the delicate flavor of these Matcha Butter Cookies, combining ceremonial grade matcha powder with a tender, buttery dough. Perfectly piped into decorative shapes and lightly baked to a crisp edge, these cookies offer a subtle sweetness and a unique earthy note of green tea in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (30 g) cake flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon (10 g) matcha powder, ceremonial grade

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (30 g) whole milk

Instructions

  1. Prep refrigerator and baking sheets: Clear space in your refrigerator to chill the shaped cookies later. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats and set aside.
  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 fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Slowly add the sugar while mixing on low, then increase to medium speed and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the bowl edges as needed.
  4. Incorporate wet ingredients: With the mixer running on medium, add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and whole milk. Continue mixing until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl thoroughly.
  5. Combine dry ingredients: Add the sifted dry ingredients in two additions to the mixer. Mix on low speed, scraping the bowl as necessary, until no flour is visible and dough is uniform.
  6. Pipe the cookies: Transfer the 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 cookies at least 1 inch apart. Optionally, decorate with sprinkles or coarse sugar. Chill the piped cookies in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven: While cookies chill, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the middle.
  8. Bake cookies: Bake the cookies one tray at a time for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are just lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Using ceremonial grade matcha powder ensures a vibrant color and authentic flavor.
  • Chilling the piped dough helps maintain the cookie shape during baking.
  • Use room temperature unsalted butter for better creaming results.
  • Cookie shapes can be customized using different piping tips or by hand shaping.
  • Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven; watch for lightly golden edges as an indicator.

Keywords: matcha cookies, green tea cookies, butter cookies, Japanese dessert, piped cookies, matcha powder, tea-flavored cookies

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