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Matcha Thumbprint Cookies
This small batch of Matcha Thumbprint Cookies are a twist on a classic -- green tea flavoured shortbread cookies filled with citrusy yuzu marmalade and strawberry 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
- 54 g salted butter
- 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
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
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: 8Serving
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.