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Dreamy Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies Recipe

Dreamy Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies Recipe
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These Dreamy Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies combine the earthy flavors of matcha with the delicate floral notes of lavender frosting for a unique, elegant treat. Soft and chewy with a vibrant green hue, these cookies are perfect for tea parties, special occasions, or simply indulging your sweet tooth with a sophisticated twist.

Ingredients

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For the Matcha Sugar Cookies:

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Lavender Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1–2 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds
  • Light purple gel food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder until evenly combined, creating a perfectly blended dry mixture.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light, fluffy, and pale in color, which should take about 2 to 3 minutes and helps create a tender cookie texture.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and uniform, ensuring proper moisture and flavor balance.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  6. Shape and Chill Dough: Scoop the dough into balls roughly 2 tablespoons each, slightly flatten the tops to encourage even baking, then chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to firm up.
  7. Bake Cookies: Place chilled dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft for that perfect chewy texture. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
  8. Prepare Lavender-Infused Milk: Heat whole milk or heavy cream gently and steep the culinary lavender buds in it for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain out the buds to create a fragrant lavender milk base for the frosting.
  9. Make Lavender Frosting: Beat softened butter and sifted powdered sugar together until fluffy. Slowly add the strained lavender milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. If desired, incorporate a few drops of light purple gel food coloring.
  10. Frost the Cookies: Using a knife or piping bag, generously frost the cooled matcha cookies with the lavender buttercream, then allow the frosting to set before serving or storing.

Notes

  • Use culinary-grade matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant color in your cookies.
  • Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for proper creaming with sugar.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and keeps cookies thick and chewy.
  • Adjust steeping time of lavender buds in milk based on preferred floral intensity.
  • The frosting texture can be adjusted by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; refrigerate if frosting is made ahead.

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Keywords: matcha cookies, lavender frosting, sugar cookies, floral cookies, green tea cookies, easy baking, chewy cookies

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