Matcha Butter Cookies 

These Matcha Butter Cookies are a delightful fusion of Japanese matcha and European baking techniques. With their delicate crumbly texture and vibrant green hue, they offer a melt-in-your-mouth experience that's both visually appealing and delicious. The ceremonial-grade matcha imparts a subtle earthy flavor, balancing perfectly with the rich butter and vanilla. Whether you're a matcha enthusiast or new to its flavors, these cookies are sure to impress. They're perfect for afternoon tea, gifting, or simply indulging in a sweet treat. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
  
  

• ¼ cup (30 g) cake flour
  
  

• ½ teaspoon salt
  
  

• 1 tablespoon (10 g) ceremonial-grade matcha powder
  
  

• 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  
  

• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  
  

• 2 egg yolks
  
  

• 2 teaspoons (10 g) vanilla extract
  
  

• 2 tablespoons (30 g) whole milk
  
  

Directions

1. Prepare the Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. Ensure there's space in your refrigerator to chill the shaped cookies.
   
   

2. Sift Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, cake flour, salt, and matcha powder. Whisk to combine and set aside.
   
   

3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
   
   

4. Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Add the egg yolks, vanilla extract, and milk to the butter mixture. Mix on medium speed until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl to ensure even mixing.
   
   

5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture in two parts. Mix on low speed until just combined, ensuring there are no visible traces of flour.
   
   

6. Pipe the Cookies: Transfer the cookie dough into a large piping bag fitted with a ½-inch open star tip. Pipe 2-inch rosettes, pretzels, circles, or squares onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 1 inch apart. If desired, sprinkle the dough with festive sprinkles or coarse sugar.
   
   

7. Chill the Dough: Place the baking sheets with the piped dough into the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour.

8. Preheat the Oven: While the cookies are chilling, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack in the middle.
   
   

9. Bake the Cookies: After the dough has chilled, bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
   
   

10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade Matcha Butter Cookies with a cup of tea or as a delightful snack.
    
    

Nutritional Information (per cookie)

• Calories: Approximately 120 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 15 g
  
  

• Protein: 1 g
  
  

• Fat: 7 g
  
  

• Sugar: 5 g