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Matcha Green Tea Cookies

Chewy Matcha Green Tea Cookies that Melt in Your Mouth

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Chewy Matcha Green Tea Cookies that are delicious and guilt-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Cooling Time 2 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with brown sugar
  • 2 large Egg Yolks Or substitute with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed mixed with water
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best results
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder Use high-quality for best results
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Or substitute with baking powder
  • 1 pinch Salt To balance sweetness

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter, granulated sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Sprinkle the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt over the wet ingredients. Gently stir until just combined.
  4. Divide the dough into two equal portions and shape each into a ball. Roll each ball in granulated sugar.
  5. Space your cookie balls evenly on the baking sheet. Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges are set and tops are dry.
  6. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a delightful pairing, serve with a warm matcha latte or try adding freeze-dried strawberries for a flavor twist.

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