Matcha White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Matcha White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies


Recipe from Lisa Chan

Matcha White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Subtle bitterness from the matcha paired with the sweetness of the white chocolate. This recipe is a perfect balance of flavors for a little afternoon treat.

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

15 mins

Servings

2 dozen cookies

What You'll Need

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup of granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp matcha powder
  • Melted white chocolate

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar

Step 2

Add dry ingredients until combined (flour, salt, matcha powder).

Step 3

Flatten dough and wrap in plastic wrap to chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.

Step 4

Roll out dough into a ¼ inch thick sheet and use your desired cookie cutters.

Step 5

Place cookies on your Oven Pan with an Oven Mat lining the tray or alternatively a baking pay with parchment paper - and then set in fridge for 10 minutes to help maintain the cookie’s shape while baking.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 375° F.

Step 7

Bake for 15 minutes or until you see light browning on the edges.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let stand for a few minutes before placing the cookies on your flipped over Oven Rack, or another cooling rack, to fully cool.

Step 9

Melt white chocolate over double boiler or put in microwave for 15 second intervals while mixing in between.

Step 10

Dip your cookies into the melted chocolate and place on a tray. Let the chocolate dipped cookies set in the fridge for 5-10 minutes and then enjoy!

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