Green Tea Shortbread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. 2
   In a medium sized bowl stir together flour, green tea powder, and salt.
3. 3
   Set aside.
4. 4
   In a large bowl, beat together butter and icing sugar until fluffy.
5. 5
   Add flour mixture to the butter mixture and slowly blend until crumbly.
6. 6
   Knead dough together until a ball forms.
7. 7
   Roll dough out on a floured surface until approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick.
8. 8
   Using a 1 1/2 to 2 inch cookie cutter, cut out cookies and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet approx 1 inch apart.
9. 9
   Bake for 10-15 minutes or until lightly golden in colour.