Description
Matcha magic meets sweet strawberry bliss in these irresistible cookies that blend Japanese green tea’s earthy notes with luscious berry frosting. Crisp edges, tender centers, and a delicate balance of flavors make these treats a delightful indulgence you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1.75 cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon high-quality matcha powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 0.75 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons milk
Frosting Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder (or 0.25 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, creating a uniform green-tinted powder blend that will form the foundation of these delicate matcha cookies.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl, whipping until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency with soft peaks that highlight the incorporation of air.
- Gently introduce the egg and vanilla, stirring with smooth, deliberate motions to ensure complete integration without overmixing.
- Fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, using a spatula to create a cohesive dough that maintains a vibrant matcha hue and smooth texture.
- Add milk gradually, allowing the dough to bind and reach an optimal consistency that’s neither too sticky nor too dry.
- Wrap the dough completely in plastic film, sealing out any air pockets, and transfer to the refrigerator for a minimum of half an hour to allow flavors to meld and dough to firm up.
- The chilled dough will develop enhanced flavor complexity and provide better structure for the upcoming baking process, ensuring perfect matcha cookie results.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookies’ shape during baking.
- Use high-quality matcha powder for a more vibrant green color and robust flavor that shines through the sweet frosting.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s tender texture.
- Adjust milk quantity carefully to achieve the perfect cookie dough consistency – too little makes it crumbly, too much makes it sticky.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg