Description
Delicious matcha green tea cookies with a light, earthy flavor and crisp texture.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add egg yolk and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Adjust matcha powder to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.
- For softer cookies, reduce baking time by 1-2 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: matcha cookies, green tea cookies, easy matcha recipe