Matcha Sugar Cookies with Lavender Frosting Recipe
Enjoy these delightful Matcha Sugar Cookies topped with a fragrant lavender frosting. Perfectly soft with a subtle green tea flavor and a floral, sweet finish, these cookies are a gourmet treat for any occasion. Easy to bake in just 32 minutes, they offer a unique blend of matcha’s earthiness and soothing lavender frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Substitute with coconut flour for a gluten-free option.)
- 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder (Ensure it is culinary grade for the best results.)
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened.)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar (Coconut sugar can be substituted.)
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Frosting
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Dried Lavender (Use culinary-grade lavender.)
- 2–3 tablespoons Milk (Adjust to achieve desired consistency.)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt to ensure even distribution.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing just until combined to keep the dough tender.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop dough balls onto the lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and dried lavender until smooth to create the lavender frosting.
- Frost Cookies: Once the cookies have fully cooled, generously frost each cookie with the lavender icing, allowing the floral aroma to complement the matcha flavor perfectly.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with coconut flour but consider adjusting the liquid ingredients as coconut flour absorbs more moisture.
- Ensure your matcha powder is culinary grade for the best flavor and vibrant green color in the cookies.
- Use culinary-grade dried lavender to ensure the frosting is safe and flavorful.
- Adjust the milk quantity in the frosting to achieve your preferred consistency; add more for thinner icing or less for thicker spread.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before frosting to prevent the icing from melting.
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