Matcha Pistachio Christmas Tree (Printable version)

Chewy blondie bars infused with matcha and pistachios, cut into festive tree shapes with decorative toppings.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped

→ Decoration (Optional)

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers
11 - Festive sprinkles or edible glitter
12 - Mini pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)

# Directions:

01 - Set the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
04 - Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Stir in the chopped pistachios.
05 - Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.
06 - Let the blondies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
07 - Lift the blondies from the pan using the parchment overhang and cut into triangles resembling Christmas trees.
08 - Melt the white chocolate and drizzle over each triangle. Add sprinkles and insert a mini pretzel stick at the base to represent the tree trunk.
09 - Allow the chocolate and decorations to set before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Chewy festive blondie bars
  • Earthy matcha and crunchy pistachios for texture
02 -
  • For gluten-free substitute a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
  • Pecans or almonds can be swapped for pistachios if desired
03 -
  • For a deeper green hue add an extra 1/2 tbsp matcha
  • Pair with green tea or a glass of milk for a festive treat
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