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Matcha Latte Cookies

Matcha Latte Cookies: Chewy, Colorful Treats You'll Love

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Delight in these Matcha Latte Cookies, featuring a chewy texture and vibrant flavor that are sure to impress everyone.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar standard
  • 1 large egg binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour whisk with baking soda and salt beforehand
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda helps cookies rise slightly
  • 1 pinch salt balances sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chunks for extra sweetness
  • 1 count flax eggs for vegan adaptation
  • additional flavor swirls substitutions like mango or other fruit purees can be added

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Matcha Latte Cookies
  1. Cream ½ cup butter and 1 cup sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  2. Add 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
  3. Whisk together 1½ cups flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and a pinch of salt in another bowl.
  4. Blend dry ingredients into creamed mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide dough in half; add 2 tablespoons matcha to one half and mix until well-distributed.
  6. Form tablespoon-sized marbled balls from both doughs and place on a lined baking sheet.
  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 10-12 minutes.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze cookies and reheat as needed.

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