Walnut & Matcha Ghriba (Gluten-Free)

Ingredients

• 0.5 tspSalt
• 100 gPowdered sugar
• 0.5 tspVanilla extract
• 50 gCornstarch
• 200 gButter, softened
• 1Large egg yolk
• 150 gGluten-free all-purpose flour
• 2 tbspMatcha green tea powder
• 100 gToasted walnuts, finely chopped
• 16Whole roasted walnuts (for topping)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar: Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Cream softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

2. 2

   Mix dry ingredients: Whisk together gluten-free flour, cornstarch, matcha green tea powder, and salt. Add to the butter mixture along with egg yolk and vanilla extract. Mix until just combined.

3. 3

   Add walnuts: Fold in toasted walnuts.

4. 4

   Shape cookies: Scoop dough into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Gently press a walnut into the top of each.

5. 5

   Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.