Matcha Thumbprint Cookies

Whether you’re celebrating Galentine’s Day, Valentine’s Day or just love a no-fuss, delicious matcha cookie - we’ve got you covered. 🍵🌿🍪🩷💚 

Lightly sweet with a raspberry jam-filled center and a bold matcha flavor - the only decision left is whether you’re sharing or keeping them all to yourself.  Recipe 👇 

𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀 Recipe (𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴)

𝗜𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp matcha powder
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Strawberry jam (will vary, approximately 1/2 tsp+ for each cookie)

𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Dry ingredients - Whisk together flour and matcha. Set aside.
• Using an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat butter until pale and creamy.
• Add powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
• Add wet ingredients (egg yolk and vanilla) and mix until combined.
• Add dry ingredients (matcha and flour) 
• Mix on low just until dough forms.
• Scoop approx 1½ Tbsp dough, roll into balls, and place on baking sheet (1½" apart).
• Gently flatten and then press a thumbprint or heart shape into each cookie (an index finger works well)
• Add jam to each center and spread gently.
• Bake 11-12 minutes, until cookies look dry and slightly puffy.

𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀 & 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀
Using high-quality matcha matters: Look for bright green, not dull or brown.
Room temp butter + yolk = soft, cohesive dough.
Jam tip: Warm jam 10–15 seconds if too thick.

Storage
Airtight at room temp: up to 3 days
Freezer: up to 1 month (thaw at room temp)