Matcha Green Tea Cookies With White Chocolate

Let’s Bake Matcha Green Tea Cookies with White Chocolate - buttery, crispy, and delicious green tea cookies.

Ingredients:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour

- 2 1/2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder

- 1 pinch salt

- 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar

- 2 large egg yolks, at room temperature

- 1/3 cup white chocolate baking chips

Instructions:

1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha green tea powder, and salt. Set aside.

2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy.

3. Add Egg Yolks: Beat in the egg yolks one at a time until well combined.

4. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the white chocolate chips.

5. Chill Dough: Cover the dough tightly and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (or overnight).

6. Shape and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Portion the dough into desired shapes (e.g., balls, cookies, squares) and place them on ungreased baking sheets.

7. Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies start to turn slightly golden brown.

8. Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!