Matcha Cookies with Almond

Super easy matcha cookies recipe that anyone can make.

When I posted the Matcha Roll recipe, I received a few requests from readers asking me to share more green tea (matcha) recipes.

Matcha as an ingredient in baking has become increasingly popular, especially for people who are partial to Japanese cuisine.

I personally love matcha: its powdery texture, earthy fragrance and aroma, and the subtle nuance it lends to the key ingredients, for example: matcha ice cream, matcha rolls, and in this case, matcha cookies.

So, when you are in the mood of making cookies and wanted to dress up your cookies with a little something, I strongly recommend adding matcha to your recipe.

Just a tablespoon of the magical green powder and your cookies will taste so much different, and better.

For my matcha cookies recipe, I kicked it up a notch by adding some almond slices.

The end result is two dozens of gorgeously baked green-color matcha cookies that are supremely buttery, flaky, yet crunchy with the almond.

They are perfect nibbles on warm summer days, perhaps with some matcha ice cream on the side.

Do you use Matcha in your baking?

If so, I would love to learn from you.

If you have savory recipes for Matcha, please also share your ideas by commenting below.

Thank you!

How Many Calories per Serving?

This recipe is only 76 calories per serving.

Yield: 24 cookies

Matcha Cookies with Almond

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Matcha cookies with almond – buttery and crumbly Japanese matcha (green tea) cookies with almond. Super easy matcha cookies recipe that anyone can make.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

Total Time 31 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup packed powdered sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon matcha powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, lightly chopped

Instructions

1. Sift together the all purpose flour, matcha powder and salt.
2. With an electric mixer at medium speed, cream the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
3. Lower the mixer speed. Add in sifted ingredients 1 tablespoon at a time until dough is formed.
4. Add in the sliced almond in 3 batches and stop the mixer immediately once all combined.
5. Remove the dough and place on a 22 inches long plastic wrap. Roll the dough into a 1 1/2 inches thick log. Wrap the log with the plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.
6. Pre-heat the oven to 325°F (162°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment papers.
7. Remove the dough from the freezer. Use a sharp knife and cut the dough 1/4 inch thick each. Arrange the cookie dough on the baking pan 2 inches apart.
8. Bake them for 14-16 minutes on the middle rack. Remove the cookies to wire rack to cool completely before storing in air tight containers.

Notes

1. If using salted butter stick, omit the salt in the ingredients. 2. Culinary quality matcha powder can be found at Japanese grocery stores. 3. To convert to metric measurement, please use the conversion tool.

Nutrition Information

Yield

24

Serving Size

24 cookies
Amount Per Serving Calories 76Total Fat 5gSaturated Fat 3gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 10mgSodium 13mgCarbohydrates 7gFiber 1gSugar 3gProtein 1g