Description
Delicious cookies with the fragrant flavor of matcha, perfect for cozy mornings and gifting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (about 113 g)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (about 100 g)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (about 50 g), packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes with an electric mixer).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each mound slightly with the back of a spoon if you prefer a thinner cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 3–5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Cookies will firm as they cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 82
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 4.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10.5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 0.9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg