MATCHA ALMOND COOKIES

These are perfect for green tea lovers. These cookies are like an outfit you can dress up and dress down depending on occasion.

Prep Time: 15 min.

Cook Time: 14 – 16 minutes

Total Time: 29-31 minutes

Servings: 24 cookies

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup packed powdered sugar

• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 Tbsp. matcha powder

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

• 1/3 cup sliced almonds, lightly chopped

#GALTIPS:

1. If using salted butter stick, omit the salt in the ingredients.

2. Culinary quality matcha powder can be found at Japanese grocery stores.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sift together all purpose flour, matcha powder and salt.

2. With an electric mixer at medium speed (or by hand), cream the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Don't be afraid if it isn't as fluffy as when you use granulated sugar.

3. Lower the mixer speed. Add in sifted ingredients 1 Tbsp. at a time until dough is formed.

4. Add sliced almonds in 3 batches and stop the mixer immediately once all combined.

5. Roll the dough into a 1 1/2 inches thick log. Remove dough and place on a 22 inches long plastic wrap. Wrap the log with the plastic wrap and freeze for 30 minutes.

6. Pre-heat oven to 325 degree Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with parchment papers.

7. Remove dough from freezer and undo plastic wrap. 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 for 14-16 minutes on middle rack. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely before serving, or storing in air tight containers for up to a month!