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Matcha Pomegranate Kipferl

Matcha Pomegranate Kipferl

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Austrian, German
Keyword Kipferl
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8 dozen
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 1+1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cupĀ  almond flour
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Matcha powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 3/4 cup dried pomegranate seeds

For the coating:

  • 1/4 cupĀ  powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, powdered sugar, matcha powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a mixer, on medium-high speed, cream the butter.
  4. Turn the mixer down to a low speed and slowly add the dry ingredients until fully incorporated. turn the mixer up high again until a dough forms.
  5. Add the dried pomegranate seeds and mix until combined.
  6. Pinch off a handful portion of dough at a time. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface.
  7. Use both palms to roll the dough out into a long rope about an index finger thick. Use a sharp knife to divide the rope into 2+1/2 inch pieces.
    Matcha Pomegranate Kipferl
  8. Place each piece on the parchment paper lined baking sheet, bending the piece into a crescent shape and pinching the ends.
    Matcha Pomegranate Kipferl
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the Kipferl start to turn brown on the edges.
  10. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately sprinkle the Kipferl with powdered sugar.
    Matcha Pomegranate Kipferl
  11. Use a spatula to transfer the Kipferl to a baking rack to cool completely. Plate and serve.