Description
Delicious strawberry matcha shortbread cookies, blending the sweetness of strawberries with the earthy flavor of matcha.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- Combine the flour and matcha powder in another bowl and slowly add to the wet mixture, folding gently.
- Incorporate the chopped strawberries carefully.
- Chill the dough in plastic wrap for at least 30 minutes.
- Shape the cookies by scooping tablespoon-sized amounts onto the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are slightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Maintain a light texture by avoiding over-mixing. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry, matcha, shortbread, baking