Matcha Christmas Cookies

Here's a delicious matcha Christmas cookie recipe to make for the holidays!

In all shapes and decorated in festive colors, cookies are an essential Christmas treat. At SAKAO, we love to add a Japanese touch with our matcha! Its beautiful green color and delicate taste make it a perfect ingredient for creating cookies that are as pretty as they are delicious.

Ingredients

• 100g brown sugar (or granulated sugar)

• 2 tsp SAKAO Matcha

• 100g unsalted butter, at room temperature

• 200g flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 egg

For the icing

• 3 tbsp icing sugar

• ½ tsp water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar and matcha.

2. Add the butter and beat with an electric mixer until the mixture is well combined.

3. Add the flour, baking powder, and egg. Mix on low speed until a smooth dough is formed.

4. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

5. Place the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 °F (190 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3 to 4 mm.

7. Cut out cookies using Christmas-themed cookie cutters of your choice.

8. Place similar-sized cookies on the same baking sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

9. Let cool completely before decorating.

For the icing

Mix the icing sugar with the water until a smooth icing is obtained. Decorate the cookies as you wish and let the icing set before serving.

And there you have it! Beautiful matcha Christmas cookies, perfect for accompanying a cup of Japanese tea, sharing with loved ones, or giving as a gourmet gift during the holidays. 🎁🍵