Cozy Green Bars (Printable Version)
Chewy bars featuring matcha and pistachios layered on a buttery shortbread base, perfect for teatime.
# What You'll Need:
→ Shortbread Base
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
04 - Pinch of salt
→ Green Layer
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tsp matcha green tea powder
09 - 1/4 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
11 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
12 - Pinch of salt
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt for the base. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
03 - Bake the shortbread base for 12–14 minutes, until just set but not browned.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until pale. Add matcha powder and flour, whisking until smooth. Stir in milk, vanilla, and salt. Fold in chopped pistachios.
05 - Pour the green layer over the baked base. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 18–20 minutes, or until the center is just set.
06 - Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Lift out using parchment, slice into 16 bars, and serve.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The matcha brings this lovely earthy bitterness that balances the sweet filling perfectly
- They are equally good with morning coffee or afternoon tea
02 -
- The green layer should still have a slight wiggle in the center when you take it out
- Room temperature eggs blend much more smoothly into the sugar mixture
03 -
- Run a knife around the edges before lifting the parchment to prevent sticking
- Room temperature ingredients are your friend for both layers