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Matcha Checkerboard Cookies

Matcha Checkerboard Cookies That Wow for the Holidays

These Matcha Checkerboard Cookies are a delightful holiday treat combining vivid matcha flavor and a stunning design.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 44 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar sift before measuring
  • 0.5 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder high-quality
For Assembly
  • 1 large Egg White for glue
  • 1 tablespoon Water

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • sharp knife
  • plastic wrap
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Baking Sheets

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Using an electric mixer, beat the unsalted butter until creamy, then add powdered and granulated sugar.
  3. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture and beat until smooth.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
  5. Divide the dough in half. Wrap one half in plastic wrap and mix matcha powder into the other half.
  6. Chill both dough halves in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Roll each dough half into rectangles and cut into strips.
  8. Assemble the cookies by alternating strips and brushing the edges with reserved egg white.
  9. Wrap the assembled dough block in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an additional 2 hours.
  10. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  11. Slice the dough into ½-inch thick slices, place on baking sheets, and bake for 13-14 minutes.
  12. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough as instructed to maintain the checkerboard shape. Use high-quality matcha for best flavor.

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