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Matcha Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Matcha Sugar Cookies are a delightful twist on classic sugar cookies, infused with earthy matcha green tea powder for a unique flavor and vibrant color. Perfectly soft with a slight crisp edge, they are gluten-free and can be made vegan. Optional white chocolate chips add a creamy sweetness that pairs beautifully with the subtle bitterness of matcha. Ideal for afternoon tea or a light dessert treat.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup softened butter (vegan or regular)
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple sauce
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cup gluten free all purpose baking flour (can also use regular AP)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 teaspoons matcha powder

Optional

  • 2/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • Sanding sugar for rolling

Instructions

  1. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a medium mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and sugar for about 1 full minute until light and fluffy. If the butter is refrigerated and firm, soften it by microwaving for about 20 seconds or letting it sit at room temperature.
  2. Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the apple sauce and vanilla bean paste until fully combined, creating the wet base for the cookies.
  3. Add Dry Ingredients: Spoon and level the gluten-free all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder. Add them to the wet ingredients to prevent clumping and promote an even texture.
  4. Mix Dough: Fold the mixture gently until all ingredients are well combined. If using white chocolate chips, fold them into the dough at this stage. Cover the dough and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes to firm up for easier handling.
  5. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the cookies.
  6. Scoop and Roll: Remove the chilled dough from the fridge. Using a medium cookie scoop, form the dough into balls. Roll each dough ball in sanding sugar (or regular white sugar) to coat evenly.
  7. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them several inches apart to allow for spreading. Limit to about 6 cookies per sheet for even baking.
  8. Bake: Bake the cookies for 11-15 minutes. Around 13 minutes is ideal, but oven performance varies. Cookies will be soft when removed and will firm as they cool.
  9. Shape Cookies: Immediately after removing from the oven while cookies are still warm, use a round cookie cutter to gently press around the edges to perfect the circular shape.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy the delicate, fragrant matcha sugar cookies with your favorite beverage!

Notes

  • Use vegan butter and omit white chocolate chips to keep the cookies vegan.
  • Matcha powder quality affects color and flavor; use culinary grade for best results.
  • Refrigerating dough makes rolling easier and helps maintain cookie shape during baking.
  • Sanding sugar provides a slight crunch and sparkle but regular sugar works fine.
  • For gluten-free, ensure all other ingredients (like baking powder) are also gluten-free certified.

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