A green tea treat: Matcha cookies with white chocolate & chopped almonds

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Ready for a sweet green tea revolution in your kitchen? Our Matcha cookies with white chocolate and almonds combine the subtle bitterness of Matcha with the creamy sweetness of chocolate to create an irresistible treat. Easy to bake and perfect for any occasion, they are a highlight for anyone looking for a special taste experience. Immerse yourself in the world of Japanese tea culture – with every bite of these heavenly biscuits. Get started now and let the unmistakable aroma of Matcha fill your home!

Matcha, Japan’s green gold, is not just a tea, but also an exquisite flavour that lends baked goods a distinctive, slightly tart note. The earthy, almost grassy notes of Matcha, paired with its subtle sweetness, make every baked treat a unique experience.

The bright green Matcha powder is more than just a splash of colour. Growing the tea leaves in the shade enriches the chlorophyll, giving Matcha its intense colour and rich flavour. When buying, look for the bright green colour – a sign of quality.

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The combination of Matcha and chopped almonds creates a taste experience that strikes a perfect balance between tart and sweet in these biscuits. Whilst Matcha adds depth and character, the almond pieces and white chocolate provide a pleasant texture and a nutty contrast.

Make your own Matcha cookies:

These Matcha cookies are a prime example of the simplicity and elegance of shortbread. Without vanilla, but with the added crunch of chopped almonds, they are all about green tea.

With this recipe, baking Matcha cookies is a breeze. The preparation is straightforward and the result is impressive: crispy, green biscuits that delight with their colour and flavour, bringing a touch of Japan into your kitchen.

Tip

Matcha, which in Japan serves not only as a drink but also as a popular spice in the kitchen, has become an essential part of Japanese food culture. Matcha, a ground form of sun-grown Sencha, is characterised by its darker colour and strong aroma and is perfect for baking or for desserts such as Dango, Mochi or ice cream. It adds an exotic touch to any dish and brings a touch of Japan to every kitchen.

Grab some flour, Matcha and baking powder, sift them into a bowl and mix with sugar before adding softened butter and egg yolks to form a firm dough with your hands. Add chopped almonds and chocolate pieces before chilling the dough for half an hour.

Once chilled, divide the dough into 32 pieces, shape them into balls, flatten them and place them spaced apart on a baking tray.

Tip

Chilling the dough is an important passaggio. It not only intensifies the flavour but also ensures the biscuits retain their shape. Take a short break whilst the dough is resting in the fridge and preheat the oven during this time.

Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown around the edges, then leave to cool on a wire rack – they’re best enjoyed slightly warm. Store the completely cooled biscuits in an airtight container to keep them fresh.

Baking with Matcha opens up new worlds of flavour. These Matcha cookies are an introduction to the diverse world of Japanese confectionery and show just how easy it can be to incorporate traditional ingredients into everyday recipes. Share your love of Matcha and treat yourself and your loved ones to a green taste experience that will be remembered.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to use the comments section below the recipe 😊. Have fun and good luck making these delicious Matcha cookies!

Matcha Cookies

Makes 32 | 60 minutes | 101 kcal

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Ingredients (makes 32)

250 g flour (e.g. type 550 wheat flour)
10 g Matcha (im Shop ansehen)
1 tsp baking powder
130 g sugar
175 g butter
1 pinch salt
2 eggs (we only need the egg yolks)
50 g chopped almonds
50 g white chocolate chunks

My recommendation: Matcha Cookies Baking Mix from 1mal1japan (im Shop ansehen)

Useful tools:
Fine-mesh sieve (im Shop ansehen)

Preparation (1 hour)

Step 1

Prepare the ingredients for the homemade Matcha cookies.

Step 2

In a large bowl, place the flour, Matcha and baking soda in the bowl.

Step 3

Then add the sugar and mix everything with a spoon or whisk. Now add the butter in small pieces.

Passaggio 4

Next, separate the eggs – we only need the egg yolks. Add the egg yolks to the bowl.

Matcha Cookies passaggio 5: miscela dell'impasto con mandorle e cioccolato - scaled.jpg

Step 5

First, mix everything in the bowl with your hands , as if you were making crumble. Then add the almonds and chocolate chunks.

Step 6

Continue kneading everything by hand and then knead carefully on a clean work surface until you have a firm dough.
Shape the dough into a ball, cover with cling film and leave to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

Step 7

Next, preheat the oven to 180°C (top and bottom heat) or 160°C (fan oven).
After the resting time, take the dough out, cut it in half with a knife, then halve each half again and divide each quarter into 8 pieces. You now have a total of 32 pieces of dough in front of you (you can also shape a long roll and cut this into 32 pieces, or work with a scale to measure the exact weight).

Step 8

Shape each piece of dough into small balls , then flatten them slightly and place them 3 to 4 cm apart on a baking tray lined with baking paper (Tip: I need two baking trays, each holding 16 biscuits, for all 32 biscuits).

Passaggio 9

Place the matcha cookies in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, so that the biscuits are very lightly browned around the edges.

Step 10

After baking, leave the matcha cookies to cool on a wire rack, but feel free to serve them fresh (slightly warm) . That’s when they taste best! Done – Itadakimasu!
Tip: Once the biscuits have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container or bag.