Recipe: Matcha Green Tea Shortbread Cookies

Preparation

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment; cream the butter on medium-high speed for 3 minutes, or until fluffy. Add the green tea powder and beat until completely blended and color is even.
2. Slowly add the sugar and vanilla; beat on medium-high until light and fluffy, scraping down sides of bowl with a spatula, as needed.
3. Slowly add flour and salt and blend on low until just mixed and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers. Form mixture into a dough ball.
4. Lightly flour a sheet of parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Place dough ball on parchment and roll out to 1/4-inch thickness. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, or until firm.
5. Using a 2 1/2-inch fluted cookie cutter, cut cookies and place on a parchment lined baking sheet; sprinkle cookies evenly with turbinado sugar. Return to refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 17 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and cool.