Matcha Shortbread Cookies

I am SO excited to share a recipe that’s close to my heart Matcha Shortbread Cookies. I made these the other day when my husband was craving something sweet after dinner. It was SUPER EASY, and BAM they vanished in minutes. They’re also kinda fancy with their delicate green hue and unique flavor.

You know what? They taste like pure heaven, a little buttery, with a touch of green tea magic. My sister-in-law made me discover matcha desserts in the first place, and let me tell you, IT WAS A LIFE-CHANGER. So get ready because today I’m teaching YOU to bake them, too, step by step. Get ready to be amazed because the final result is worth it, I PROMISE!

If you’re into unique and protein-packed treats, you’ve got to try this Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough also .

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What Makes These Cookies Special?

Okay, you might think, “Shortbread, yeah, okay…” But trust me on this one! These Matcha Shortbread Cookies are something else. What makes them special, you ask?

• Flavor Fusion: The subtle bitterness of matcha pairs perfectly with the buttery goodness of shortbread. The result is a unique balance, both sweet and satisfying. And the combination of those two things create THE PERFECT balance in one small cookie.
• Easy Peasy: This recipe is unbelievably SIMPLE and requires few ingredients! Even if you aren’t the greatest baker in town (which was MY CASE once upon a time!), you can rock this recipe. This is about a 20 MINUTES to prep type of baking recipe. YES, really.
• Impressive Yet Simple: The delicate green tint from the matcha makes them look like they’re straight from a fancy bakery. Seriously! When your friends see them, they’ll say, “WOAH, those are SO pretty! where did u bought them from!?” When, in fact, they’ll have been homemade BY YOU! You’re basically baking and putting a smile on people’s faces. It’s awesome.
• Perfect for any time: I made these after dinner as i mentionned, but also had some for tea time! I mean any reason is a GREAT reason to make cookies!

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Ingredients You Will Need

Okay, let’s gather our ingredients. I am a big fan of using simple stuff, so no worries here!

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened – Don’t try using cold butter or melted butter, soften that butter for PERFECT result. ok? ok!
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup powdered sugar – also called icing sugar, or confectioner’s sugar, just for extra information hehe
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons culinary grade matcha powder – YES the matcha you use MATTER for the color! if it doesn’t have a vibrant color, you need to change.
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: sprinkle of sugar or even more matcha

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How To Make Matcha Shortbread Cookies

Let’s do this! Remember, it is SUPER EASY! Just relax, follow these steps, and we will get cookies. YAY!

Prep the Dough: 

In a  bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and then powdered sugar. Mix them until smooth and well combined. Don’t worry about making this perfectly smooth; we’re aiming for “just combined.”

Add Dry Ingredients: 

In a bowl, you whisk together the flour, matcha powder, and salt. Then, gradually you add this dry mixture to the butter-sugar mixture and mix it until it just forms a dough. The key is to not overmix; we are aiming for just right and easy dough

Form the Dough: 

Divide the dough in two and press it on a plastic film. Roll it into a 2inch diameter log, you’ll have to form the dough to the size you wish. Or use a fun cookie cutter if you are into it. We love fun! Once you have shaped the dough like a perfect cookie log (or any other shape if you wish) place in fridge to harden the dough (minimum of 30 minutes) .

Preheat Time: 

When the dough is nice and firm from chilling, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Getting ready to have your place smell like a magical bakery! YESSS!

Slice and Bake: 

Remove the cookie dough and slice into round shapes, between ⅓ and ½ inch thick, place on parchment-lined baking sheets (leave space between cookies), and sprinkle additional matcha and sugar (if you wish!).

Bake Matcha Shortbread Cookies: 

Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden brown, and then enjoy watching them brown into perfection, and then pull out because those will be like the PERFECT cookie color and shape EVER!. The base will be a lighter color; don’t worry they’re done, and don’t try overbaking them as they can be hard!

Cool It: 

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. This step prevents them from breaking, and gives them their chance to cool!

Enjoy Matcha Shortbread Cookies :

There you go you now can enjoy the delicious and marvelous cookies, as much as I did!

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Tips for The Best Matcha Shortbread Cookies EVER

Ok, here are a few tricks I’ve learned along the way to make these even better:

• Room Temp Butter: Always start with softened butter. It makes it MUCH easier to mix everything correctly! If it is to warm and too much melted, place it back in the fridge for a while!
• Don’t Overmix: Seriously, just until the dough forms, and THAT’S IT. You need to trust me on this one: overmixing means fewer soft cookies, and NO ONE wants that!
• Chill Time: Chilling the dough makes it easier to slice, and it will avoid your cookie shapes to loose definition, which might give irregular sizes and a mess when trying to form perfect round slices. Chill for best results and PERFECT shape. I recommend doing it between 30 min and 2hours. It really makes A DIFFERENCE!
• Good Quality Matcha: Use high-quality culinary matcha. It’ll give you the BEST color AND flavor. trust me and my tips because IT MATTER.
• Perfect Baking Time: the time for the cookies is very important, if it is too short or too long, it might damage it’s look and taste and it is REALLY something to be taken seriously! Try sticking with 12-15 min! Don’t forget that we bake this to perfection.
• Presentation is EVERYTHING: you know how important the presentation can be sometimes. Well when you serve your matcha shortbread cookies use a cute platter or tray to offer. A simple nice tea mug as companion always work great too. If you offer these make it look great, cause we already KNOW that the taste will be OUTSTANDING!

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Serving Ideas

These cookies are wonderful on their own, but if you are wanting a more extra option, here are some ways I love to enjoy these:

• Tea Time: I have those after work in afternoon, with my black or jasmine tea, and those two things match like they are supposed to be TOGETHER. I mean, the buttery shortbread with a good tea is PERFECT
• Coffee Break: They go AMAZING with a nice hot cup of coffee, as well (a cappuccino also!)
• Dessert Board: I once put these cookies on a board with other cakes and deserts and they did SHINE in the bunch! so it also makes a wonderful addition to ANY dessert table, YES.
• Gift Them: If you want to offer a homemade gift to a friend of family, package some in a box and it’s one perfect gift. Seriously they make any occasion look better!

Matcha is packed with amazing health benefits! Learn all about them in this guide.

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Why You’ll LOVE These Matcha Shortbread Cookies

These cookies are more than just tasty, I SWEAR. Here’s what makes them irresistible, or at least what makes ME addicted to them hehe:

• Perfectly Balanced: The matcha adds a delightful contrast to the rich buttery base.
• Easy To Make: Seriously it’s an uncomplicated process from beginning till the very last cookie! No difficult method involved, and they take very little time to bake (and to eat!)
• Beautiful Treat: They look SO lovely; they are perfect for guests, special occasions, or just a special day at home!
• Everyone Approves: Honestly everyone i know loves those! And if your circle are cookies lover they’ll fall in love just like all my friends did. This was the number ONE reason for this blogpost too haha!
• They have been tried and are 100% approved. yes seriously trust me on this, i’ve tested that before giving the world the recipe haha. My Husband approved them! so I say the best guarantee hehe!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Okay, I am sure you have some questions in your mind. Here are a few of the most frequently asked questions I got when sharing my recipe with family and friends. Don’t worry, i will make all this SUPER EASY:

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Alright, my cookie lovers, there you have it—my BEST recipe for Matcha Shortbread Cookies. It is EASY and also delicious; they’re a real crowd-pleaser. Remember: take 20 MINUTES to prep and 12 minutes for baking. A minimum of 30 min cooling before putting into the oven to guarantee perfect size cookies. Follow my steps, and the magic will happen right in front of your eyes. You gotta make some this week to experience pure joy of homemade matcha cookies. Don’t forget to tell me all about how amazing you find your cookies!

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