5 from 30 votes
Matcha Thumbprint Cookies
Matcha Thumbprint Cookies feature a tender, buttery base subtly flavored with matcha green tea powder and a fruity jam center. The dough is chilled before baking to preserve shape and maximize texture contrast between the crumbly cookie and soft jam. These cookies bring a unique visual and taste element through the vibrant green color and gentle earthiness of matcha paired with sweet jam.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
98 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese, American
Ingredients
- 60 g all-purpose flour
- 5 g matcha green tea powder
- 54 g butter salted
- 30 g icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 teaspoon jam of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, sift together the flour and matcha powder. Set aside.
- In a stand mixer bowl, combine the butter and icing sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add in the vanilla extract.
- Stop the mixer and add in the flour and matcha to the butter mixture.
- Use a spatula to combine, but be sure not to overwork the dough.
- Use a tablespoon to scoop the dough and form into a small ball.
- Place onto a lined baking sheet, and use your thumb (or the back of a small teaspoon) to make an indent in the centre.
- Repeat with the remaining, spacing out the dough 2" apart.
- Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and place into the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F/177°C.
- Add ¼ - ½ teaspoon of jam/marmalade of your choice to each cookie well.
- Bake the cookies at 350°F/177°C for 10-12 minutes, until slightly golden on the edges.
- Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
98kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
49mg
(2%)
Potassium
11mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 98
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 98kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 49mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 11mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.