Matcha Shortbread Cookies

 

Ingredients:

1 cup plain flour (sifted)

1 tbsp. Matcha Powder (sifted)

1/4 cup powdered sugar/icing sugar (sifted)

1 pinch of salt

115 g. unsalted butter (room temperature)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Methods:

1. In a mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth.
2. Add matcha powder and vanilla, continue to beat until fully combined.
3. Gradually add the flour, and salt, mixing until a dough is formed.
4. Roll the dough into small balls, place them on a lined baking sheet, and use another smaller cutter with clover shape to press over the top.  You can use any shapes of your preference.
5. Bake in a preheated oven of 175 degree Celsius for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
6. Remove from oven, place on a wire rack to let it cool completely.

This recipe is adapted from 'Quick Recipe.'

Coffee Cookies (Eggless)

 

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups plain flour (sifted)

1/2 cup caster sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)

1 1/2 tsp. instant coffee powder

3 tbsp. warm water

1 1/2 tbsp. baking powder (sifted)

1 pinch salt

1 packet M&M's Milk Chocolate

Methods:

1. In a small bowl, mix instant coffee powder with warm water, and set aside.
2. In a mixer bowl, add butter and sugar, and beat until creamy.
3. Add in the instant coffee mixture and beat on low speed until combined.
4. Finally, add in the sifted plain flour, salt and baking powder.  Beat on low speed until well combined and a soft dough is formed.
5. Roll the dough into even sized balls and place them on lined baking pan.
6. Place one M&M's chocolate on top of each dough and lightly press it into the dough.
7. Bake in a preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the base turn golden brown.
8. Once done remove from the oven and allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes.  Serve the cookies warm or allow it to cool completely on a wire rack, and store them in an airtight container.

Ready for baking

Done baking

Tips:

• You can mix cookie dough and store in the freezer for two to three months.  Thaw the cookie dough before baking.
• You can add choco chips, nut, dry fruits or bake as it is.
• This cookie dough can be baked crisp or chewy by adjusting the time.

I adapted this recipe from 'platetopalateblog.com' with a slight adjustment to suit my baking preference.