Step 1

In a large bowl, beat butter with sugar until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Whisk together flour, matcha green tea powder, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into butter mixture until dough comes together.

Step 2

Divide dough in half and wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Let stand at room temperature until soft enough to roll out, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350 °F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 4

Place dough on a lightly floured surface and roll to ¼ inch thick. Use cookie cutter to make cookie shapes, re-rolling any scraps. Repeat process with the other dough.

Step 5

Place cookies on prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light brown. Let cookies cool for a minute on baking sheets on racks then transfer to racks and let cool completely.