Matcha Sugar Cookies with Lavender Frosting Recipe
Delight in these beautifully vibrant Matcha Sugar Cookies topped with a delicate and fragrant Lavender Frosting. A perfect blend of earthy matcha and floral lavender, these cookies offer a unique flavor experience that’s both refreshing and comforting. Ideal for tea parties, special occasions, or as a gourmet treat any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 57 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired American
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Frosting
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon lavender extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, culinary-grade matcha powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set this dry mixture aside.
- Make the Cookie Dough: In another bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and light in color, indicating it’s well aerated. Add the large egg and pure vanilla extract to this mixture, beating until smooth. Gradually incorporate the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to allow it to firm up. This helps the cookies maintain their shape during baking.
- Shape and Bake: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dollops of the chilled dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn a slight golden color, signaling perfect doneness.
- Make the Lavender Frosting: In a separate bowl, mix the powdered sugar with milk and lavender extract until the frosting is smooth and spreadable. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary to achieve a creamy texture that’s easy to spread on the cookies.
- Frost the Cookies: Once the cookies have completely cooled to room temperature, generously spread the lavender frosting on top, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality culinary matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
- Chilling the dough is crucial to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Adjust the lavender extract amount in the frosting depending on your preference for floral intensity.
- Milk can be substituted with almond, soy, or oat milk to make the frosting dairy-free.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
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