Matcha Christmas Tree Cookies

Name: Matcha Christmas Tree Cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 100 g unsalted butter (softened/room temperature); 50 g granulated sugar; 1 egg yolk; ½ tsp vanilla essence (or half the amount of vanilla extract); 120 g all-purpose flour; 2 tsp matcha powder; 1 pinch salt; 1-2 tsp whole milk (optional to loosen the dough); 50 g chocolate (melted (optional for dipping or drizzling)); toppings of your choice (sugar stars, chocolate stars, sprinkles etc.); 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for icing or dusting (optional for decorating))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:15min

These beautiful swirled butter cookies are naturally flavored and colored with matcha green tea powder, the perfect way to add a Japanese twist to your holiday baking. They also make great gifts for matcha-lovers!

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:28:03 GMT