Matcha Cut-Out Cookies

【Ingredients】 (makes 12 cookies)

30g butter
25g sugar
1/2 egg yolk
65g cake flour
5g matcha (for baking)
White chocolate, as needed

【Instructions】

(Preparation)
・Bring the butter to room temperature.
・Melt the white chocolate.
・Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F).
①Place the butter in a bowl and cream until soft. Add the sugar and egg yolk, mixing well after each addition.
②Sift in the cake flour and matcha, then mix until the dough comes together.
③Roll out the dough to a thickness of 3 mm, cut out shapes with cookie cutters, and place them on a baking tray.
④Bake in a 170°C oven for 12 minutes. Once cooled slightly, dip in white chocolate and let dry.

【Tips】

These cookies have a rich matcha aroma with a mild sweetness, allowing the flavor of the matcha to stand out. Baking-grade matcha is heat-resistant, so the cookies retain a vibrant green color even after baking.