Description
Delightful Matcha Sable Cookies bring Japanese green tea elegance to classic French shortbread with buttery, crumbly charm. Crisp edges and delicate matcha flavor promise a sophisticated sweet treat you’ll savor with afternoon tea or coffee.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup cake flour
- ⅛ cup bread flour
- 1 tablespoon (1 tbsp) matcha powder
Butter and Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp) sugar
Binder and Seasoning:
- ⅓ egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cream together softened butter with sugar and salt, mixing delicately until achieving a smooth, uniform texture without overmixing.
- Incorporate egg yolk thoroughly, stirring until completely blended with the butter mixture.
- Carefully sift cake flour, bread flour, and matcha powder directly into the wet ingredients, gently folding to create a cohesive dough without aggressive stirring.
- Transfer the freshly mixed dough to the refrigerator, allowing it to chill and firm up for half an hour, which helps develop robust flavor and improves texture.
- Remove chilled dough and divide into two equal portions, skillfully rolling each into precise cylindrical logs approximately 17 cm long with a 2.2 cm diameter.
- Return shaped logs to the refrigerator and let them rest for an additional hour, enabling the dough to solidify and maintain its shape during baking.
- Preheat the oven to 320°F (160°C), preparing a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Remove dough logs and slice into rounds approximately 1.5 cm thick, delicately rolling each slice in granulated sugar for a sparkling exterior.
- Arrange cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring adequate spacing between each piece.
- Bake for 24 minutes, watching carefully until edges turn a delicate golden hue, indicating perfect doneness.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving alongside your favorite tea or coffee.
Notes
- Prevent Over-mixing: Gently combine ingredients to maintain a delicate, crumbly texture that’s essential for classic sable cookies.
- Chilling is Crucial: Refrigerate dough twice to develop rich flavors and ensure clean, precise cookie shapes with crisp edges.
- Master the Matcha Balance: Use high-quality ceremonial grade matcha for vibrant green color and deep, authentic tea flavor without bitterness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 108
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg