Bready or Not Original: Matcha (Green Tea) Almond Cookies
These shortbread-like cookies embody the fresh flavor of matcha powder and the lovely crunch of sliced almonds. Note that the dough needs to chill for at least an hour prior to baking. Different green teas will produce different results in taste and tint; look for a sweet matcha variety to use here.
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: chocolate, cookies, shortbread, tea
Author: Beth Cato
Ingredients
2cupsall-purpose flour
2Tablespoonssweet matcha powder
1/4teaspoonsalt
1cupunsalted butter2 sticks, softened
1/2tspvanilla extract
1cupconfectioners' sugar
2/3cupsliced almondslightly chopped
Instructions
In a small bowl, sift together the flour, matcha powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the butter, vanilla extract, and confectioners' sugar until it becomes light and fluffy.
Slowly add in the flour mixture until dough is formed. Stir in the almonds.
Stretch out a long piece of plastic wrap. Place dough in the middle to form a 1 1/2 inch log, then wrap well with the plastic. Repeat again so that all of the dough is in logs. Place them in the fridge to chill for at least an hour, or a day or two.
Pre-heat oven at 325-degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Use a sharp knife to slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds. If the dough crumbles, compress it to reshape. Arrange cookies about 2 inches apart on the pan.
Bake for 14 to 16 minutes; set cookies on wire rack to completely cool. Store in a sealed container.