Description
Delightful cookies that combine the earthy flavor of matcha and the sweetness of fresh strawberries, wrapped in buttery shortbread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add the egg yolk and vanilla extract, mixing to combine.
- Sift in the flour and matcha powder, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll to ½ inch thick.
- Cut out desired shapes with cookie cutters and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
Chilling the dough for about 30 minutes can help with handling and shape retention during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bakery
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, strawberry, matcha, shortbread, baking, dessert