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Matcha Butter Cookies

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Matcha Butter Cookies to Satisfy Cravings

Indulge in these Melt-in-Your-Mouth Matcha Butter Cookies that perfectly blend Japanese flavor with European baking. A delightful treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 41 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: European, Japanese
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Cake Flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder (Ceremonial Grade)
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Room temperature
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Do not substitute with whole eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Whole Milk Adjust if dough is too thick

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Piping bag
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, and matcha powder.
  3. Beat butter until smooth, add sugar and mix until light and fluffy.
  4. Add egg yolks, vanilla extract, and milk, and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add sifted dry ingredients until just combined.
  6. Transfer dough into a piping bag and pipe onto prepared baking sheets.
  7. Chill the trays in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Cool briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

For best results, use high-quality ceremonial matcha and do not skip the chilling step for optimal cookie texture.

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