GREEN TEA SHORTBREAD LEAVES

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Chinese green tea, which is sold as a powder, gives buttery shortbread a mild, somewhat exotic flavor, as well as a delicate tint. If using Japanese green tea, grind it first in a spice grinder.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 5

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling
2 tablespoons Chinese green-tea powder
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar, or granulated sugar

Steps:

Sift flour, tea powder, and salt into a small bowl; set aside. Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Cream on medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar; continue to beat until very light in color and fluffy, about 2 minutes more. Add flour mixture; combine on low, scraping sides of bowl with a spatula if necessary, until flour is just incorporated and dough sticks together when squeezed with fingers.
Place a piece of parchment on a clean surface; dust with flour. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness; chill in refrigerator or freezer until firm, about 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Cut chilled dough with 2-inch leaf cutters. Using a wide spatula, transfer to baking sheets. Chill until firm. Gather scraps together, re-roll, chill, and cut shapes. Bake until firm and barely starting to color, 15 to 20 minutes, rotating halfway through. Cool completely on wire rack; store in an airtight container for up to 3 to 4 weeks.

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MD SUMONDZ

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I love the unique flavor of these cookies. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.

akande Moses

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These cookies are the perfect afternoon snack. They're light and refreshing, with a subtle green tea flavor.

Black Hakar

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I've made these cookies several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Shimul Somrat

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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover green tea leaves. They're also really easy to make.

Adewale Shodia

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I made these cookies for my friends and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the green tea flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.

Fin Wolfhard

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These cookies are so unique and delicious. I love the subtle green tea flavor. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.

Noyon gaming noob

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I'm not a big fan of green tea, but I actually really enjoyed these cookies. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Nicky Good gun james

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These cookies were really easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the green tea flavor.

Joy Dos

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I was disappointed with these cookies. The green tea flavor was barely noticeable.

Apple Girl Smith

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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.

Anmol sr

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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I love the green tea flavor. They're also really easy to make.

Elizabeth Hernandez

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I made these cookies for my family and they were a huge hit! The green tea flavor was subtle and refreshing. I'll definitely be making these again.

Varuna Sa

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These cookies were a hit at my party. Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again for my next gathering.

Sadiya Omisaye

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I was hesitant to try these because I'm not a big fan of green tea, but I'm so glad I did. They're amazing! The green tea flavor is subtle and delicate. I'll definitely be making these again.