How to Make Green Tea Shortbread Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green tea shortbread cookies are a delicate and delicious treat perfect for any occasion. With a subtle earthy flavor from the green tea and a buttery, crumbly texture, these cookies are a delightful twist on traditional shortbread cookies. They are perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or coffee, or for sharing with friends and family as a special homemade treat.

Making green tea shortbread cookies is also a great way to incorporate the health benefits of green tea into a sweet trea...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup white sugar, plus more for topping
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons green tea powder (matcha), or more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 25 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Place a sheet of parchment paper or plastic wrap on a work surface and dust with flour. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter in a bowl using an electric mixer until fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add 3/4 cup sugar and continue beating until mixture is lighter in color, about 2 minutes more.
  • Mix flour, green tea powder, and salt together in a separate bowl; gradually add to creamed butter mixture, beating on low speed until dough sticks together. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on the floured parchment paper; cut into 2-inch cookies or bars. Roll remaining dough and cut into more cookies until all the dough is used. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer cookies to the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle sugar over each cookie.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm and barely starting to turn golden, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    125 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 25mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 13mg