# What You'll Need:
→ Shortbread Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 2/3 cup powdered sugar
03 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
04 - 2 tablespoons matcha powder (culinary grade)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Cranberry Jam
07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
08 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 tablespoons water
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Combine cranberries, sugar, and water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, about 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and let cool completely.
02 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and powdered sugar until light and creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix to combine.
04 - Whisk together flour, matcha powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed butter, mixing just until combined.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
06 - Press an indentation into the center of each dough ball using your thumb or back of a rounded teaspoon.
07 - Fill each indentation with approximately 1/2 teaspoon of the cooled cranberry jam.
08 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until edges begin to turn golden. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
