Description
These Matcha Sable Cookies are a delicate and buttery French shortbread infused with earthy matcha flavor. Perfectly crisp on the edges and tender in the center, these French-inspired matcha cookies pair beautifully with tea or coffee. A must-try for matcha lovers!
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 egg yolk (room temperature)
- A pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 1/8 cup bread flour
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Beat softened butter until smooth. Add sugar and salt, mixing gently until combined. Avoid over-mixing.
- Add Egg Yolk: Stir in the egg yolk until well incorporated.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Sift in cake flour, bread flour, and matcha powder. Gently fold into the dough.
- Chill & Shape: Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes. Once firm, divide it in two and roll into cylinders (17 cm long, 2.2 cm in diameter).
- Rest & Slice: Let the dough rest in the fridge for another hour. Slice into 1.5 cm thick rounds and coat with sugar.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 320°F (160°C). Bake for 24 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool before enjoying with tea or coffee!
Notes
- Use ceremonial-grade matcha for a vibrant green color and richer taste.
- For a crispier texture, bake for an extra 2-3 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg