Matcha Latte Cookies
Delight in these soft and flavorful Matcha Latte Cookies, blending the rich earthiness of matcha with creamy latte notes in a perfect sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons espresso or strong brewed coffee, cooled
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and cooled espresso until fully combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For a stronger latte flavor, drizzle melted white chocolate infused with matcha on top of the cooled cookies.
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