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Patricia

Matcha Sugar Cookies: Discover the Sweet Secret!

Delicious and vibrant Matcha Sugar Cookies that combine the sweetness of sugar with the unique flavor of matcha.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese-American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.
  5. 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.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your palm.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. 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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g

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.

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