Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60g) matcha powder
- 1/3 cup (80ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (400g) sweetened red bean paste
- 1 tablespoon (15g) sesame oil
Instructions:
- Sift together flour, matcha powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, powdered sugar, and water until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, forming a dough.
- Divide into 12 equal pieces, wrap, and chill for 1 hour.
- In a bowl, mix red bean paste with sesame oil until well combined.
- Divide the filling into 12 equal balls.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Take a piece of chilled dough and flatten it into a disc.
- Place a ball of filling in the center and wrap the dough around it.
- Mold the mooncakes using a mooncake mold or cookie cutter to create designs.
- Arrange mooncakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
- Cool on a wire rack before serving.