Save Delicate, buttery shortbread cookies infused with matcha green tea and filled with a tangy cranberry jam, perfect for afternoon tea or festive occasions.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter: softened
- 2/3 cup (80 g) powdered sugar:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour:
- 2 tbsp (12 g) matcha powder (culinary grade):
- 1/4 tsp salt:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract:
- 1 cup (100 g) fresh or frozen cranberries:
- 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar:
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) water:
- 1 tsp lemon juice:
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Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry jam:
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens (about 8 10 minutes). Stir in lemon juice. Set aside to cool completely.
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Form dough balls:
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Create indentations:
- Using your thumb or the back of a rounded teaspoon, press an indentation into the center of each ball.
- Fill with jam:
- Fill each indentation with about 1/2 teaspoon of cooled cranberry jam.
- Bake:
- Bake for 13 15 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Required Tools
Stand or hand mixer Mixing bowls Saucepan Baking sheet Parchment paper Wire rack Measuring spoons and cups
Allergen Information
Contains Dairy (butter) Gluten (flour) May contain traces of nuts if processed in shared facilities. Double-check ingredient labels if unsure.
Nutritional Information
Calories 110 Total Fat 6 g Carbohydrates 13 g Protein 1 g
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Enjoy these flavorful matcha cranberry shortbread cookies perfect for any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute the cranberry jam?
Yes, raspberry or strawberry preserves can be used as alternatives, offering a similar tart sweetness.
- → What grade of matcha is recommended?
Culinary-grade matcha works well, but ceremonial-grade provides a deeper green color and richer flavor.
- → How should I store these shortbreads?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days to maintain freshness.
- → Can these be made dairy-free?
Substituting the butter with a plant-based alternative may work, but texture and flavor might vary.
- → What is the best way to press the indentation for jam?
Use your thumb or the back of a rounded teaspoon to create a small well in each dough ball.
