Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

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Matcha Vanilla Shortbread Cookies:

• 2 Sticks (1 Cup) of Salted Good Quality Butter
• 2 Cups All Purpose Flour
• 3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
• 1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
• 1 Vanilla Bean Pod
• 2 Tbsp. Matcha Powder
• 1 Tsp. Cold Water

Directions:

• Combine butter with powdered sugar in a stand mixer and slowly add in flour, followed by vanilla extract and beans, matcha powder, and water. Mix until a soft dough forms.
• Form into a ball and press between two sheets of wax paper.
• Roll the dough out into an 1/4 inch thick.
• Place the dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Take cookies out of the refrigerator and remove the top layer of wax paper. Cut out desired shapes of shortbread and place onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
• Let cool for 1 minute on baking sheet and then transfer to a cooling rack to finish their cool down.
• Ice cookies if desired.
• Serve immediately or store in an air tight container for up to one week.