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Matcha Butter Cookies: Discover a Unique Recipe Today!

Delicious and unique Matcha Butter Cookies that combine the rich flavor of matcha green tea with a buttery cookie base.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls.
  7. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a twist, try adding white chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough for added texture.
  • You can also substitute the matcha powder with cocoa powder for a chocolate version of these cookies.

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