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Matcha Cookies

Matcha Cookies
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Matcha Cookies are crisp, green tea-infused treats featuring a perfect balance of earthy matcha flavor and sweetness in a buttery, tender cookie. These vibrant green cookies offer a unique flavor profile, beautiful color, and an ideal texture with crispy edges and a chewy center, making them perfect for tea time, snacks, or gifting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Dough: Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a uniform, slightly sticky but moldable dough forms.
  2. Chill the Dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This solidifies the butter, preventing excessive spreading and ensuring crisp edges.
  3. Shape and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll dough into 1-inch diameter balls and place spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly with your palm or the bottom of a glass. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain just soft.
  4. Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to firm up perfectly without becoming too hard.

Notes

  • Use high-quality ceremonial grade matcha powder for best flavor and vibrant color.
  • Chilling the dough is essential to prevent cookie spreading and maintain texture.
  • Measure flour by spooning and leveling to avoid dense cookies.
  • Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers look soft; they continue to cook off the heat.
  • A teaspoon of vanilla extract enhances the earthy matcha flavor.

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