GREEN TEA SHORTBREAD LEAVES

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Chinese green tea, which is sold as a powder, gives buttery shortbread a mild, somewhat exotic flavor, as well as a delicate tint. If using Japanese green tea, grind it first in a spice grinder.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
2 tablespoons Chinese green-tea powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Sift flour, tea powder, and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar; continue to beat until very light in color and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add flour mixture; combine on low, scraping sides of bowl with a spatula if necessary, until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers.
  • Place a piece of parchment on a clean surface; dust with flour. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness; chill in refrigerator or freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Cut chilled dough with 2-inch leaf cutters. Using a wide spatula, transfer to baking sheets. Chill until firm. Gather scraps together, re-roll, chill, and cut shapes. Bake until firm and barely starting to color, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through. Cool completely on wire rack; store in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 weeks.

Shuhaib Hameed
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These cookies are the perfect treat for a special occasion or a simple afternoon snack.


Sumana Katugampala
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves green tea or shortbread.


Carolyn Brassfield
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These cookies are delicious! I love the combination of green tea and shortbread.


pamela Naliaka
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a great recipe to have on hand for last-minute guests or bake sales.


erk law
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These cookies are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Sylvia Jeleni
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I'm not a big fan of green tea, but I really enjoyed these cookies. They're not too sweet and the matcha powder adds a nice depth of flavor.


Siam all time rady
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! The green tea flavor is perfectly balanced and the texture is amazing.


technical Ali akbar Shahid
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Shedrack Egboche
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Asim Gadi
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I love the simplicity of these cookies. They're made with just a few ingredients and they're so delicious.


Arnold Ssaazi
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These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The green tea flavor is subtle and sophisticated.


Lin Lobb
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Jesse Reynolds
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These cookies are so cute! I made them for a baby shower and they were a hit.


Nusratjahan Payel
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I was a bit hesitant to try these cookies because I'm not a big fan of green tea. But I was pleasantly surprised! The matcha powder is not overpowering at all and the cookies are just the right amount of sweetness.


lase830
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The recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Kila Bune
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I love the unique shape of these cookies! They're perfect for a special occasion or as a gift.


Wilson Tovao
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These green tea shortbread leaves are a delightful combination of delicate flavors. The matcha powder adds a subtle hint of green tea that perfectly complements the buttery shortbread.