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Matcha Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies:

  • 2 cups AP flour
  • 1/2 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tbsp matcha powder I recommend Encha culinary grade
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp coconut extract

For the Filling:

  • 1 can of coconut milk chilled
  • 2 oz white chocolate
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp coconut extract

Instructions
 

For the Cookies:

  • Pulse flour, matcha, and salt in food processor. Add butter, sugar, and coconut extract into food processor until well combined. It will resemble a paste or playdough.
  • Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Scoop out tablespoon sizes of the cookie dough and roll into a ball. Set on line baking sheet. Flatten slightly with the back of palm. Make a thumbprint indentation using your finger or a 1/2 teaspoon size measuring spoon.
  • Bake cookies for 7-9 minutes or until done and just barely beginning to brown on the bottom. 8 minutes seemed to be just right for me.
  • Remove from the oven and immediately re-form thumbprint before the cookies cool.
  • Allow to cook on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Chill remaining dough in between baking. I found that chilled dough held up better in the oven.

For the Filling:

  • Open the can of coconut milk upside down and pour out the coconut water (save it for shakes or for thinning out the filling as needed).
  • Place coconut cream and white chocolate in a saucepan over medium low heat until chocolate has melted and ingredients are smooth and creamy. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Using a hand mixer, blend in the powdered sugar and coconut extract. Thin out with coconut water or thicken with more powdered sugar as needed.
  • Spoon filling into a pastry bag fitted with a tip or spoon into a sandwich size ziploc bag with the tip snipped off. Pipe into cooled thumbprints.
  • Place cookies in the fridge to allow the filling to set up completely for about 30 minutes to 1 hour. Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.