Save Delicate, buttery shortbread cookies infused with matcha green tea and filled with a tangy cranberry jam, perfect for afternoon tea or festive occasions.
Ingredients
- For the Shortbread Dough: 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
- For the Cranberry Jam: 1 cup (100 g) fresh or frozen cranberries, 1/3 cup (67 g) granulated sugar, 2 tbsp (30 ml) water, 1 tsp lemon juice
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.
- Mix butter and sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine 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.
- Shape dough:
- 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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Save This recipe offers a perfect balance of earthy matcha and tart cranberry jam for a delightful treat.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I substitute the cranberry jam?
Yes, raspberry or strawberry preserves can be used as alternatives to cranberry jam for a different fruity twist.
- → What type of matcha is best for these cookies?
Culinary grade matcha is recommended, but ceremonial-grade can be used for a deeper green color and more intense flavor.
- → How long do the cookies stay fresh?
Store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and texture.
- → What pairs well with these shortbread cookies?
These cookies complement green tea beautifully and also pair nicely with a light white wine.
- → Are there common allergens in these cookies?
They contain dairy from butter and gluten from flour. Cross-contamination with nuts may also occur depending on processing facilities.