Green Tea Shortbread Cookies

Delight your senses with these buttery Green Tea Shortbread Cookies, a delicate fusion of rich, crumbly shortbread and earthy matcha goodness. This recipe combines simple pantry staples like unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and all-purpose flour with the vibrant, antioxidant-packed magic of matcha green tea powder, creating a treat that's as visually striking as it is delicious. With just 25 minutes of prep time, these cookies are easy to make yet impressive, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and umami. Whether served alongside a steaming cup of tea or enjoyed as a midday treat, these cookies are sure to satisfy. Plus, their tender texture and subtle green hue make them a sophisticated addition to any dessert table. Bake up a batch of these matcha-infused shortbread cookies today—your taste buds will thank you!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 226 grams Unsalted butter
• 100 grams Powdered sugar
• 260 grams All-purpose flour
• 10 grams Matcha (green tea powder)
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until incorporated.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and salt to remove any lumps.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a disk. Wrap the disk in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.

Step 7

Once chilled, roll the dough out to about 1/4 inch (6 mm) thickness. Use a cookie cutter to cut out shapes and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 1 inch apart.

Step 8

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies tender.

Step 9

Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	603.2 grams (603.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3024

Total Fat 196.30g	252%
Saturated Fat 113.40g	567%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 1219mg	53%
Total Carbohydrate 302.70g	110%
Dietary Fiber 10.10g	36%
Total Sugars 98.90g
Protein 31.50g	63%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 95mg	7%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 418mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 39.0%