Matcha Shortbread Cookies with Black Sesame Seeds

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons matcha powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup lightly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• 1 tablespoons toasted black sesame seeds

1. Preheat the oven to 325.
2. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
3. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, matcha powder and salt.
4. In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
5. Add the almond extract.
6. Add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms (it may be slightly crumbly).
7. Turn the dough out onto a work surface and knead once or twice to bring any loose crumbs together.
8. Roll the dough out to 1/2-inch thickness and cut out 1 1/2-inch squares.
9. Place the squares about 1/2 inch apart on the baking sheets and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
10. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cookies are slightly browned.
11. Let cool and serve.

flour, matcha powder, kosher salt, unsalted butter, brown sugar, almond, sesame seeds

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/matcha-shortbread-cookies-with-black-sesame-seeds (may not work)