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.
- 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.
- Make thumbprint indentations:
- Using your thumb or the back of a rounded teaspoon, press an indentation into the center of each ball.
- Fill with cranberry 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.
Save Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Pair with green tea or a light white wine.
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 per cookie.
Save Recipe Help & FAQs
- → What type of matcha powder works best?
Culinary-grade matcha powder is ideal for a balanced flavor and vibrant color; ceremonial-grade enhances the green hue and depth.
- → Can I use other fruit fillings?
Yes, raspberry or strawberry preserves can substitute cranberry jam with a similar sweet-tart contrast.
- → How should these shortbreads be stored?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to five days.
- → What baking tools are recommended?
A mixer for creaming butter and sugar, baking sheets lined with parchment, and a wire rack for cooling are essential tools.
- → Are these suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, the ingredients used are vegetarian-friendly, containing no animal products except dairy.