Matcha Shortbread Cookies Recipe

This recipe for Matcha Shortbread Cookies begins with creaming softened butter, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. A mixture of all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and salt is then gradually incorporated to form a dough. After chilling the dough to firm it up, it is rolled out to about a quarter-inch thickness and cut into rounds. Sprinkling granulated sugar on top adds a subtle crispness once baked.

Baked at a moderate temperature until dry and firm but without browning, the cookies maintain a pale green color and delicate crumb. The matcha provides a vibrant color and characteristic flavor balanced by the shortbread's richness.

These cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and will keep their texture for a few days, making them suitable for tea time or light snacks.