Matcha Coconut Christmas Tree Cookies: A Festive Treat

Make these adorable matcha & coconut Christmas tree cookies for the festive season. Their cute tree shape and unique blend of green tea and coconut make them a must-have treat to share with loved ones. Easy to prepare, they’ll add a joyful, elegant touch to your holiday table.

Ingredients (makes about 35 cookies):

• 50 g desiccated coconut (plus extra for decorating)
• 60 g icing sugar
• 150 g flour (plus extra for dusting)
• 2 tsp matcha Organic Ceremonial Matcha
• 125 g cold butter, cut into pieces
• 1 egg yolk
• Zest of 1 lime + 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 pinch of salt

For the icing:

• About 100 g icing sugar
• About 3 tsp milk
• Green food colouring (optional)

Method:

Step 1: Make the dough

1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a food processor, blitz the desiccated coconut with the icing sugar until finely ground. In a separate bowl, mix the flour and matcha.
2. Add the wet ingredients: Add the flour-matcha mixture to the coconut-sugar, then add the cold butter, egg yolk, lime zest and juice, and a pinch of salt. Knead quickly until you get a smooth dough.
3. Chill the dough: Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 2: Bake the cookies

1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 160°C (140°C fan).
2. Shape: Roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to about 5 mm thick. Use a Christmas tree cutter to cut out shapes.
3. Bake: Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake for 10–15 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges (keep them green). Cool completely.

Step 3: Decorate

1. Make the icing: Mix icing sugar with milk (add a few drops of green colouring if you like).
2. Decorate: Ice the cooled cookies, then sprinkle with desiccated coconut before the icing sets. Let dry completely before storing.

Tip:

You can prepare the dough in advance and freeze it to save time during the holidays. You can also use different cookie cutters depending on the occasion.

Nutritional note:

Thanks to matcha, these cookies bring a small antioxidant boost while staying deliciously indulgent. Coconut adds a tropical aroma and a soft, satisfying texture that pairs beautifully with green tea.

When to enjoy them

Perfect for Christmas gatherings, gifting, or sharing with tea or coffee during festive afternoons.

Diet-friendly

Suitable for vegetarians. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free baking flour blend.

Helpful links:

• Discover our Bamboo Matcha Whisk (Chasen) for a smooth, lump-free matcha base.
• Also try our Vegan Matcha Yogurt Ice Cream for another festive matcha dessert.