Matcha Christmas Tree Cookies
Crisp, buttery, and gently earthy, these swirled cookies are naturally green from matcha powder—no dye needed. Doubled for gifting and decorated with white chocolate, citrus zest, and sparkling sprinkles, they’re the ultimate Japanese-inspired holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- chill time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
200g unsalted butter, softened
100g granulated sugar
2 egg yolks
1 tsp vanilla essence
240g all-purpose flour
4 tsp matcha powder (culinary grade)
1 pinch salt
2–3 tsp whole milk (as needed for piping texture)
Zest of 1 orange or lemon (twist for brightness)
Optional Decorations:
100g white or dark chocolate, melted
Sugar stars, sprinkles, or crushed candy canes
Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, vanilla, and citrus zest. Mix well.
Sift in flour, matcha, and salt. Mix into a smooth dough. Add milk if too stiff to pipe.
Transfer to a piping bag fitted with a star nozzle. Pipe small trees or swirls onto parchment-lined trays.
Chill piped dough in fridge for 30 mins.
Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake for 13–15 mins until edges just turn golden.
Cool completely. Drizzle or dip in melted chocolate, decorate with sprinkles, or dust with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 1g
Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/matcha-christmas-tree-cookies/