Matcha Cookies
These Matcha Cookies are buttery, crisp-edged, and beautifully green — the perfect balance of earthy matcha flavor and delicate sweetness. Made with high-quality matcha powder and a classic slice-and-bake method, these cookies are as elegant as they are easy. A refined treat for tea lovers and cookie fans alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ tbsp matcha powder (culinary grade or higher)
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cream butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in egg yolk and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, matcha powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Form dough into a log (~2 inches thick), wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment.
- Slice dough into ¼-inch thick rounds and place on sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If dough is crumbly, add a splash of milk or water.
- Dip in white chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for flair.
- Mix in chopped pistachios for added texture and flavor.
- Sandwich with lemon curd or matcha buttercream for a twist.
- Dough freezes well for 1 month — bake from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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