Name: Matcha–White Chocolate Sugar Cookies
Yield: Makes 24 Servings
Ingredients: ¾ cup granulated sugar, divided; ½ teaspoon plus 2 Tbsp. matcha; 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperature; ½ cup (packed) light brown sugar; 1½ tablespoons honey; 1 large egg; 1 large egg yolk; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 3 ounces white chocolate, chopped; Matcha, also called green tea powder, is available at Japanese markets and some supermarkets, and online.

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Michael Graydon + Nikole Herriott

Powdered green tea gives these tender cookies an elf-worthy hue that will stand out, with no icing or decorating needed.

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