Matcha Cookies with Almond
Matcha cookies with almond – buttery and crumbly Japanese matcha (green tea) cookies with almond. Super easy matcha cookies recipe that anyone can make.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 16 min
- Yield
- 24 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, softened)
- 1/2 cup packed powdered sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (lightly chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Sift together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and salt.
- 2
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- 3
Lower the mixer speed and add the sifted ingredients, 1 tablespoon at a time, until a dough forms. Add the sliced almonds in 3 batches, and stop the mixer immediately once everything is combined.
- 4
Remove the dough and place it on a piece of plastic wrap about 22 inches (56 cm) long. Roll the dough into a log about 1 1/2 inches (3.5 cm) thick. Wrap the log in the plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 325°F (162°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Remove the dough from the freezer and use a sharp knife to cut it into slices about 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick. Arrange the cookie dough on the baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches (5 cm) apart.
- 6
Bake the cookies for 14–16 minutes on the middle rack. Remove them from the oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing in airtight containers.