Description
Delightful Strawberry Matcha Shortbread Cookies combining sweet strawberries with earthy matcha flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely chopped
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the matcha powder and vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour and salt in another bowl, then slowly mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the finely chopped strawberries.
- Shape the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are light golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy with tea or coffee.
Notes
For variations, consider using freeze-dried strawberries or gluten-free flour alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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