Matcha Shortbread Chocolate Dipped Cookies

Take your taste buds on a tantalizing journey as you savor our Matcha Shortbread decadently dipped in Chocolove Ruby Chocolate or Chocolove Extreme 88% Dark Chocolate – a delicious blend of the familiar and the exotic, combining the timeless appeal of shortbread with the vibrant, natural flavors of matcha.

The sweet, buttery essence and delicate crumbly texture of the shortbread perfectly harmonize with the earthy steamed green notes and umami richness of matcha, creating a cookie that is both traditional and refreshingly modern.

Elevate the experience by dipping these delights in Chocolove Ruby Chocolate for a sweet berry essence that complements the matcha’s umami or choose the bold route with Chocolove Extreme Dark Chocolate, introducing a robust, bittersweet intensity that gracefully balances the earthy nuttiness of matcha.

Not only does the matcha lend a captivating, natural vivid green hue, but it also introduces a nuanced complexity to the flavor profile, making these cookies an ideal choice for those who appreciate subtle, nuanced flavors and elegantly restrained sweetness.

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Recipe

Combine Matcha and Flour in a bowl using a sifter

In a separate bowl, beat softened butter then add pinch of salt

Add confectioner’s sugar to butter mixture an beat until texture is soft and light

Add egg yolks to butter mixture

Gradually add matcha flour to butter, do not overmix

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hour

Preheat over to 350℉ (turn off convection or reduce temp by 25℉)

Roll dough into 1/3″ sheet and use cookie cutter to cut hearts

Place hearts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake cookies for about 15 minutes or until the edges get slightly golden brown

Remove from oven and let cool completely

Melt chocolate in a double broiler or microwave

Dip cookies and optionally garnish with a pinch of matcha powder

Let cool until chocolate hardens