🎄 Matcha Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
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Servings
Makes about 24 cookies (depending on cookie cutter size)
Prep Time
45 minutes
Cook Time
15-17 minutes
The holidays just got cooler (and greener). These Matcha Peppermint Shortbread Cookies are soft, festive, and naturally green!. Created by the ever-talented Lanina of Colorful Superfoodie, this gluten-free, dairy-free recipe brings matcha and peppermint together in the most dreamy way, topped with white chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes for that perfect holiday crunch. Whether you're baking for a cookie swap, gifting to neighbors, or just treating yourself, these cookies are the kind of festive magic that feels as good as it tastes.
💚 Why You’ll Love It:
- Festive AF with peppermint and crushed candy canes
- Vibrant green from antioxidant-rich matcha
- Vegan- and gluten-free friendly
- Drizzled in creamy white chocolate = ✨dreamy✨
- A joyful new holiday tradition
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups gluten-free 1:1 baking flour
- 1 cup dairy-free butter or coconut shortening (softened)
- 1 cup maple syrup (room temperature)
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2 tbsp Matcha Nude
- 2 ½ tsp natural peppermint flavoring
- ⅓ cup dairy-free white chocolate chips
- Crushed candy cane pieces
Directions
In a mixing bowl, beat together the butter (or coconut shortening), maple syrup, and peppermint flavoring using a hand mixer for about 1 minute.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour and matcha powder until no clumps remain.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until a thick cookie dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half, wrap each portion, and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and roll out between parchment paper using a rolling pin. (Let sit at room temp if it’s too firm.)
- Roll the dough to ¼ inch thickness and cut into desired shapes (yields ~24 cookies depending on size).
- Place cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 325°F for 15–17 minutes.
- Let cookies cool completely before decorating.
- Melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over cookies. While chocolate is still wet, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
- Store in an airtight container and enjoy within 2 weeks.
Recipe Note
These Matcha Peppermint Shortbread Cookies are the kind of cozy, crowd-pleasing treat that spark both joy and conversation. With bright peppermint, smooth matcha, and that perfect buttery crumble, this recipe checks all the boxes for a feel-good holiday indulgence.
Huge thanks to Lanina of Colorful Superfoodie for this festive collab! If you make them, don’t forget to tag us @matchanude and @colorful_superfoodie. We can’t wait to see your green cookie creations. 💚🍪
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