Matcha and Black Sesame Shortbread

Recipe by NYT Cooking

A delicate, buttery shortbread that combines the earthy bitterness of matcha with the nutty depth of toasted black sesame. The doughs are layered, rolled into a log, chilled, sliced, and baked to a pale‑gold finish. Perfect for holiday cookie spreads or a refined tea‑time treat.

MediumJapanese‑AmericanServes 12

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Source Video
1h 17m
Prep
24m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 53m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$7.27
Per serving:$0.61

Critical Success Points

  • Toasting and cooling the black sesame seeds properly.
  • Pulsing the sesame mixture only until a coarse sand texture is achieved.
  • Not over‑mixing the doughs; gentle handling preserves tenderness.
  • Chilling the doughs before rolling and again before baking to maintain shape.

Safety Warnings

  • Hot skillet when toasting sesame seeds – use oven mitts.
  • Sharp knife for slicing the log – cut away from your body.
  • Oven temperature – use oven mitts when handling hot baking sheet.

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