Description
Delicious and vibrant Matcha Sugar Cookies that combine the sweetness of sugar with the unique flavor of matcha.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for softer dough)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. If the dough is too crumbly, add the milk one tablespoon at a time until it comes together.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- You can substitute half of the granulated sugar with brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
- For a fun twist, add white chocolate chips or chopped nuts to the dough before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg