Description
These Matcha Christmas Tree Cookies are buttery, festive, and naturally green from matcha powder perfect for holiday cut-outs that hold their shape and delight with a gentle earthy flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp matcha powder (ceremonial grade for best color)
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: Royal icing or sprinkles for decorating
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha, and salt.
2. In a separate large bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
5. Divide dough in half, flatten into disks, wrap in plastic, and chill for 1 hour.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut into tree shapes.
8. Place cookies on baking sheet and chill for 10 minutes before baking.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are just set.
10. Cool completely before decorating as desired.
Notes
Use high-quality matcha for the brightest green.
To keep edges sharp, always chill dough before cutting and again before baking.
Store undecorated cookies in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg