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We adore these cookies for Chinese New Year, which this year runs from February 17 until March 3. The matcha tea<\/mark> <\/a>not only adds vivid green to the cookies (green traditionally serves a symbol of renewal, and fresh starts\u2014but also can symbolize prosperity); it also delivers a bitter whisper to the cookies, which balances the buttery richness. Happy Chinese New Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients (makes about 24 cookies)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u00be cup (1\u00bd sticks) unsalted butter, softened<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u00bd cup sugar (granulated or fine cane sugar)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 1 large egg<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 1\u00bc cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u00bd cup almond flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 2 teaspoons matcha powder<\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u00bd teaspoon baking powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 \u00bc teaspoon fine sea salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Powdered sugar, or a blend of powdered sugar and matcha, for dusting (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Cream butter and sugar until smooth and pale, about 2 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Beat in egg and vanilla. Scrape down the bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Whisk flour, almond flour, matcha<\/mark><\/a>, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix just until a soft dough forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Cover and chill 30\u201345 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Heat oven to 350\u00b0F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Scoop tablespoon-size portions, roll into balls, and space 2 inches apart.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Bake 10\u201312 minutes, until edges are set and centers are tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Cool 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to a rack. Dust once fully cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    These cookies are intentionally not very sweet and pair well with tea. Store airtight up to 3 days, or freeze for 1 month.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    We adore these cookies for Chinese New Year, which this year runs from February 17 until March 3. The matcha…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5512,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[402,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5511","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nMake These Matcha Prosperity Cookies for Chinese New Year<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Cookies figure into Chinese New Year. 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