Description
Matcha Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic thumbprint cookie, combining the earthy flavor of matcha green tea with the sweetness of raspberry jam.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (30 g)
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder (10 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup raspberry jam (about 100 g)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the dough by creaming the softened butter with both sugars, then add the egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Shape the dough into balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Create thumbprint indentations in the center of each cookie.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Allow the cookies to cool before filling the thumbprints with raspberry jam.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired and serve.
Notes
- Choose high-quality culinary-grade matcha for the best flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- For gluten-free cookies, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Matcha, Thumbprint Cookies, Raspberry Jam, Baking, Dessert