Matcha shortbread cookies
Asian 75 Mins Prep · 10 Mins Cook
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the butter and icing sugar in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat until light and fluffy. Sift together the matcha, flour and corn starch, then gradually mix them into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms. Add a little extra flour, if needed.
- Roll out the dough to ½cm thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place them on the baking sheet. Place the cookies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill, so they maintain their shape while baking.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C, gas mark 4.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely before filling.
- To make the ganache, chop the white chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl. Heat the cream and ube powder (or strained blackberry jam) until steaming, then pour over the chocolate. Allow it to sit for 5 minutes before stirring until smooth. Allow the ganache to set at room temperature, then whisk for approx. 1-2 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Assemble the cookies by spreading a generous layer of ganache on one cookie and topping it with another cookie to create a sandwich.
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