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Home / Cuisine / Asian / Matcha Checkerboard Cookies

Matcha Checkerboard Cookies

By: 👩‍🦳 Linda · Published: 🖨 July 8, 2010 · Updated: 💻May 6, 2017 · 🗨 53 Comments

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Delightful Matcha Checkerboard Cookies made with only 5 ingredients. They are easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort.

Delightful Matcha Checkerboard Cookies made with only 5 ingredients. They are easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort. | RotiNRice.com

For those of you who follow this blog regularly, you probably already know that tea is one of my passions. I drink tea two to three times a day and enjoy green, oolong, and black teas. When I read that Victoria at Mission: Food was having Tea Week Contest, I could not pass it up. The required ingredient is tea, of course! The contest was announced early June but I was preparing to go on my vacation then and could not come up with a dish before I left. I knew I would have very little time upon my return but I finally managed to make something today.

This is my first attempt at making checkerboard cookies. Instead of flavoring half of the dough with cocoa, I decided to use matcha instead. For the dough, I used a very simple eggless sugar cookie recipe not very different from the one used in the Linzer Cookies I made for Valentine’s Day. This dough allows the flavor of the matcha to come through. The vanilla half of the dough combined really well with the matcha half. I could not be more pleased with the results. I also love the way these Matcha Checkerboard Cookies looked. They are so pretty with the cream and green colored squares.

Delightful Matcha Checkerboard Cookies made with only 5 ingredients. They are easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort. | RotiNRice.com

Delightful Matcha Checkerboard Cookies made with only 5 ingredients. They are easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort. | RotiNRice.com
5 from 2 votes

Matcha Checkerboard Cookies

Delightful Matcha Checkerboard Cookies made with only 5 ingredients. They are easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort.
(Makes 40 cookies)
Author : Linda Ooi
Course : Dessert
Cuisine : Fusion
Keyword : matcha checkerboard cookies
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Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 42 mins
Servings : 20
Calories : 158kcal

Ingredients
  

Vanilla Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) (1 stick/113g)
  • ¼ cup sugar (55g)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (190g)

Matcha Dough

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened) (1 stick/113g)
  • ¼ cup sugar (55g)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour (190g)
  • 1 tbsp matcha

Instructions
 

Vanilla Dough

  • Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until well blended, about 2 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract. Gradually mix in flour on low speed.
  • Turn dough onto a clean working surface. Knead dough to form a rectangle. Wrap with plastic and chill for about 30 minutes.

Matcha Dough

  • In a medium bowl, add matcha powder to flour. Stir to mix well. Repeat steps above to form match dough.
  • When dough is chilled, remove plastic, roll on a lightly floured surface to form two 7 inch squares. Cut each square into nine ¾ inch strips.
  • On a sheet of plastic, place three strips of dough, alternating white and matcha strips. Brush tops and in between strips with egg wash. Gently press strips together.
  • Form second and third layers with alternating strips to create a checkerboard.
  • Wrap with plastic and refrigerate for another 30 minutes. Repeat for second log.
  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Cut each log into ¼ inch thick slices. Place onto non-stick baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes.
  • Remove and let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Calories: 158kcal
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These cookies are delightful with a cup of matcha.

Delightful Matcha Checkerboard Cookies made with only 5 ingredients. They are easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort. | RotiNRice.com

Update : October 10, 2014

August, a fan of Roti n Rice suggested in the comments below that I may want to try a new method of assembling the checkerboard. I finally took his suggestion by making these Chocolate and Vanilla Checkerboard Cookies. His method worked out very nicely. Please check out the step-by-step instructions or video in the post.

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These egg free vanilla and chocolate flavored Checkerboard Cookies are light and buttery. They are perfect for tea time or special occasions. | RotiNRice.com

Delightful Matcha Checkerboard Cookies made with only 5 ingredients. They are easier to make than they look and totally worth the effort. | RotiNRice.com

Enjoy…..and have a wonderful day! 😎


Categories: 🗂 Asian, Christmas, Cookies, Fusion, Thanksgiving Tags: 📋 matcha

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  1. maddiebud says

    July 9, 2010 at 12:18 am

    Welcome back! How was your vacation? These cookies are so pretty! They look delicious!

    Reply
  2. jillyann says

    July 9, 2010 at 12:46 am

    These are beautiful Biren…a real work of art. Welcome back also!

    Reply
  3. Kristi Rimkus says

    July 9, 2010 at 12:49 am

    Very lovely. I've seen recipes for cookies made with green tea and have wanted to try them. This is a recipe to pass along to my son's girlfriend. She has incredible baking skills. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Elin says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:20 am

    Hi Biren…that is a nice work you have done on those cookies. Not easy to get such great checkered design so evenly done! Well done. I love matcha flavored cookies 🙂 Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  5. penny aka jeroxie says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:37 am

    Awesome! Love the creativity.

    Reply
  6. denise fletcher says

    July 9, 2010 at 2:40 am

    Very nicely done Biren! This reminds me of Batternburg cake. I've always wanted to try making checkerboard cookies, so I will try your recipe as soon as I find a little time! Thanks for sharing the recipe 🙂

    Reply
  7. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:50 am

    I had a great vacation! You can check out my posts http://rotinrice.blogspot.com/2010/07/malaysian-f… and http://rotinrice.blogspot.com/2010/07/taste-of-si…. Thanks for the compliment on the cookies 🙂

    Reply
  8. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:52 am

    Thanks Jillyann! It was a little tricky at first but I am glad the way it turned out.

    Reply
  9. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:53 am

    Thanks Kristi! I hope your son's girlfriend enjoys making them 🙂

    Reply
  10. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:53 am

    Thanks Elin! I love the way the cookies turned out. I think the matcha goes very well with the vanilla.

    Reply
  11. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Thanks Penny! It was a fun little project for me 🙂

    Reply
  12. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 4:54 am

    Thanks Madin!

    Reply
  13. tigerfish says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:21 am

    It is a beauty 🙂 …tea time!

    Reply
  14. lequan@luvtoeat says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:47 am

    These cookies are beautiful Biren! You make this look so easy, but I'm sure it's not as easy as you make it look. I'm sure my daughter would find something fun with the checkered design as well. I've never had a green tea cookie bofore, something I would definitely love to try. Would I buy matcha in any Asian grocery store? And is it in powdered form. I'm quite intrigued. Thank you for sharing this Biren.

    Reply
  15. roxan says

    July 9, 2010 at 5:47 am

    OOO Biren! I LOVE these! Someday when I have more patience than I do right now, I'm totally going to make these. Love it.

    Reply
  16. Cook with Madin says

    July 9, 2010 at 2:16 am

    5 stars
    HI Biren, the cookies looks beautiful. Great job.

    Reply
  17. MagicofSpice says

    July 9, 2010 at 8:59 am

    These are just perfect…and I can just imagine hoe these taste:)

    Reply
  18. anncoo says

    July 9, 2010 at 9:15 am

    I love anything with green tea! Very pretty. I should have pass you a box of Japanese green tea when you were here.

    Reply
  19. Chef Dennis says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:54 am

    hi Biren

    I love those checkerboard patterns, and your cookies have to be good with all that butter!! I have been seeing more green tea recipes using the Matcha, I used to drink a lot of Yunnan Pu erh, have you ever tried that, it was my favorite a gorgeous red colour!
    Dennis

    Reply
  20. MaryMoh says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:26 am

    Wow…that's really pretty! Can make a big piece and play game with it 😛 They must be very delicious and great with tea.

    Reply
  21. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 12:26 pm

    Thanks Denise! Battenburg cake is a pretty cake but I have never worked with marzipan. Might be a fun project 🙂 I was a little nervous of this but very glad the way it turned out. I will definitely make these again. I love everyhting about it – color, taste, and look.

    Reply
  22. Cookbook Queen says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Gorgeous cookies!! I have never attempted checkerboard cookies but I've often admired them. Beautiful pictures, too!

    Reply
  23. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:34 pm

    I think you would have a better chance of getting it at a tea shop. The Asian grocery store that I normally go to does not carry it but the larger ones are pretty well stock and may just have it. The other option is to buy it on-line.

    Reply
  24. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I like green tea desserts too. The color is lovely and they taste so good. Thanks Ann, the thought is much appreciated.

    Reply
  25. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    Hi Dennis,

    Yes, I do enjoy Pu erh and currently have a very nice brick with me. It is especially good with foods that are a little more oily.

    Reply
  26. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Thanks!

    Reply
  27. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Thank you 🙂

    Reply
  28. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 1:46 pm

    Thanks Katty! Tea parties are fun 🙂

    Reply
  29. Lazaro says

    July 9, 2010 at 2:03 pm

    Biren,

    Lovely creation. Amazing cookies that may be too pretty to eat….but I would.

    Cheers!

    Reply
  30. Mary says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:08 pm

    Your cookies are beautiful, Biren. You are very creative. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings…Mary

    Reply
  31. pigpigscorner says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    So pretty!

    Reply
  32. Carolyn Jung says

    July 9, 2010 at 3:57 pm

    Elegant and inspired! I have a can of matcha in my fridge that definitely needs to be taken out to make these wonderful cookies.

    Reply
  33. Katty says

    July 9, 2010 at 11:52 am

    5 stars
    I love this idea–and love making sweet treats with matcha, too. What a beautiful job!

    Thanks for inviting us to your virtual tea party…though, of course, I wish I could have one of these babies right now with my morning tea! 🙂

    Reply
  34. rotinrice says

    July 9, 2010 at 6:14 pm

    I hope you enjoy making them 🙂

    Reply
  35. IJust LoveMyApron says

    July 9, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Biren,

    I LOVE these cookies! Smart choice of using matcha. Good luck with the challenge!

    Reply
  36. Rick says

    July 9, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    It is like a green tea Alice in Wonderland cookie!

    Reply
  37. Devaki says

    July 10, 2010 at 12:51 am

    Dear Biren – What a touch of whimsy with these delightful checkerboard pattered cookies. Love them!

    Ciao, Devaki @ weavethousandflavors

    Reply
  38. Pepy @Indonesia Eats says

    July 10, 2010 at 4:55 am

    I made this checkerboard cookies only once since it took so long to make it 🙂
    But I do love it.

    Reply
  39. Stella says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:40 pm

    Hey Biren, this is beautiful. I already saw it somewhere else, but I didn't realize it was your photo. I need to read the instructions more carefully, as I'm bewildered as to how you assembled the dough…gonna look at it now.
    Hope your'e doing well after your trip. I'm always more tired after vacation than rested (smile).

    Reply
  40. Cristina TeenieCakes says

    July 10, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    These cookies are so pretty…I've never made cookies like that. I'm very interested in trying them to go with my coffee and tea. Nicely done, Biren.

    Reply
  41. Patty Price says

    July 10, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Hi Biren, These cookies are lovely and would be beautiful served with tea in the afternoon, very creative and delicious looking, congratulations on coming up with such a clever idea!

    Reply
  42. Joanne says

    July 11, 2010 at 1:21 pm

    These cookies are adorable and look so impressive!

    Reply
  43. The Mom Chef says

    July 11, 2010 at 11:15 pm

    Bravo! They came out beautifully. The green color is so unique it's magical.

    Reply
  44. sweetlife says

    July 13, 2010 at 12:10 am

    oh biren they are stunning, love the color contrast, perfect with a afternoon tea

    Reply
  45. Sharmilee says

    September 26, 2010 at 12:34 am

    Pretty looking cookies, just luv it

    Reply
  46. kristy says

    October 12, 2010 at 9:57 am

    This has been into my list-to-do for quite a long time. Have yet tried it! Hopefully, next mission! haha… Thanks alot!
    Kristy

    Reply
  47. Eftychia says

    January 27, 2011 at 10:36 am

    This looks so delicious, I love the green colour. Beautiful presentation, Bravo!!

    Reply
  48. August Pamplona says

    November 27, 2013 at 9:58 am

    These are a lot of work! It’s probably even worse because I tried to make them gluten free. They are nice but very crumbly.

    Reply
    • Biren says

      November 27, 2013 at 10:15 am

      Gluten free cookies tend to be more crumbly. I would suggest sticking to the original recipe using all-purpose flour.

      Reply
      • August Pamplona says

        November 27, 2013 at 6:41 pm

        Indeed! If it was up to me, that’s exactly what I would have done but one of my friends has gluten issues.

        Reply
  49. August Pamplona says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    On observation that I’ll make, inspired by having watched my grandmother cutting fabric when she was making quilts, is that assembly can be done more effectively.

    You might find the alternate method of assembly I am suggesting more to your liking because it uses fewer cuts (8 instead of 16) and because you are always handling bigger pieces (the pieces are always three checkerboard widths wide).

    When you create the two squares of cookie dough you should slice them into three pieces rather than nine.

    It would look like this.

    The three pieces of white and green cookie dough should then be reassembled into two alternating stacks (you might want to use egg wash to help glue the layers).

    It would look like this.

    The two stacks are then trisected and reassembled into two checkerboard blocks (Again, you might want to use egg wash to help glue the layers).

    It would look like this.

    Reply
  50. August Pamplona says

    December 5, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    That should have been “One observation…”

    Reply
  51. August Pamplona says

    December 6, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Trying it with real flour I still found the dough very difficult to handle (I probably used too much flour).

    Another observation would be that if you happen to own a wire cheese cutter board you might find it to be the best tool to slice off these cookies. I did.

    https://www.google.com/search?tbm=isch&sa=1&q=cheese+wire+cutter+board

    Reply

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