Strawberry Matcha Cookies (Print Version)
Soft chewy matcha cookies with sweet-tart strawberry pieces. A delightful green tea fusion ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 2/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly chopped
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to preserve texture.
06 - Gently fold in the freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips if using.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- They look gorgeous with that speckled green studded with pink
- The flavor combination sounds unusual but tastes like harmony
02 -
- Overmixing will make these cookies tough instead of tender
- Freeze-dried strawberries are essential, fresh ones will ruin the texture
03 -
- Chop freeze-dried strawberries into different sizes for variety
- Weigh your ingredients for consistent results every time