Matcha Thumbprint Cookies

Cookies
Written By Lulwa Aljufairi

Delicate and buttery, these cookies are infused with earthy green matcha powder, while the white chocolate and berry jam filling perfectly balance the matcha's earthiness.

Ingredients

Yield: Makes about 25

Shortbread

  • 170g butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup sugar

  • 2 egg yolks

  • vanilla

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1 1/2 tbsp matcha powder

Filling

  • 2 tbsp strawberry or raspberry jam

  • 100 g white chocolate

  • 1 drop pink food coloring (optional)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 190°C/375°F. Line a baking pan with baking paper.

  • Cream the butter, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla until creamy.

  • Add the flour and matcha powder.

  • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  • Shape dough into balls (used a tbsp), then indent (used a tsp).

  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  • Bake 10-15 minutes.

  • Melt the white chocolate and jam. Add the food coloring and stir until combined.

  • Using a piping bag, pipe the chocolate filling in the baked thumbprints.

  • Allow to cool completely before serving.

Lulwa Aljufairi
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