🍵 Matcha Cookies Recipe: Easy and Delicious Matcha Dessert

Instructions

1. First, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This temperature is perfect for baking cookies as it allows them to bake evenly. While the oven is preheating, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking to the sheet.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1 1/2 cups of granulated sugar. Use an electric mixer if you have one, as this will make the process easier and ensure the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Next, beat in 1 large egg into the butter and sugar mixture. After the egg is fully incorporated, stir in 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 2 teaspoons of matcha powder. The matcha powder will give the cookies a beautiful green color and a unique, earthy flavor.
4. In a separate bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. These dry ingredients will give structure to the cookies.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. It's important to add them slowly to ensure they are fully incorporated and the dough is smooth.
6. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Be sure to leave space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
7. Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until they are lightly golden. Be careful not to overbake them, as this can make them hard instead of soft and chewy.
8. If you'd like, you can press a few white chocolate chips into the tops of the cookies immediately after removing them from the oven. The heat from the cookies will melt the chocolate slightly, making them look and taste even better.
9. Finally, allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will make them easier to handle and help them keep their shape.