Matcha Shortbread Leaves

The wonderfully verdant cookie batter is hypnotizing as it's being mixed, and the delicate aroma of matcha is no less exquisite. A generous coat of granulated sugar makes these cookies twinkle with sweetness.

The cookie cutter I used is actually intended for pie crusts. It was purchased in a set from Williams-Sonoma last season. A similar set is still available!



Green Tea Sweets
Source: Lovescool

Ingredients
* 3/4 cup (2.25 oz) Confectioners sugar
* 5 oz Unsalted butter, cut into cubes
* 1 3/4 cup (8.5 oz) All-purpose flour
* 3 Large egg yolks
* 1.5 TBS Matcha (powdered green tea)
* 1 cup Granulated sugar (for coating)

Directions:
* Preheat the oven to 350F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
* Whisk the confectioner’s sugar and green tea together in a bowl.
* Add the butter and green tea/sugar mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until smooth and light in color.
* Add the flour and mix until well combined.
* Add the egg yolks and mix just until the eggs are fully incorporated and a mass forms.
* Form the dough into a disk and chill in the refrigerator until firm (about 30 minutes).
* Roll the dough out to ½” thickness.
* Cut the dough with a leaf cookie cutter.
* Toss each cut cookie in a bowl of granulated sugar to coat.
* Place the sugar-coated cookie on a parchment lined pan. Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges. Makes 48 cookies.