Green Tea Cookies

Matcha is the secret ingredient that gives these dainty shortbread biscuits their vibrant color and earthy flavor.

Note: Total time does not include chilling.

YIELDS:2 dozen

TOTAL TIME:0 hours 35 mins

INGREDIENTS

1 c.

all-purpose flour

1 tbsp.

green tea powder (matcha)

1/4

kosher salt

1/2 c.

(1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temp

1/4 c.

sugar

Melted semisweet and white chocolate, for dipping

DIRECTIONS

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, green tea powder, and salt.
Using an electric mixer on low speed, mix butter and sugar until combined and smooth. Add flour mixture and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough in half, place each half on a piece of plastic wrap, and shape both into 1½-in.-thick logs. Wrap and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 1 week.
Heat oven to 350°F. Slice dough ¼ in. thick; place pieces on baking sheet 2 in. apart. Bake until dough no longer looks raw and cookies are just barely set at edges, 8 to 9 minutes. Let cool completely on sheet on wire rack.
If desired, dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and let set.

COST PER COOKIE: 7¢

PER COOKIE: 60 calories, 4 g fat (2.5g saturated fat), 1 g protein, 20 mg sodium, 6 g carbs, 0 g fiber

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