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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 flavor of matcha with a delicate lavender-infused frosting, creating a unique and elegant treat perfect for any occasion. Soft, flavorful, and beautifully decorated, these cookies are a fragrant twist on classic sugar cookies.

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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure your cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and culinary-grade matcha powder until thoroughly combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color; this usually takes about 2–3 minutes using an electric mixer.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Incorporate the egg, sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt), and vanilla extract into the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Mix until the batter is smooth and well blended.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until a thick dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Shape and Chill Dough: Scoop the dough into approximately 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Slightly flatten the tops of each ball, then place them on the prepared baking sheets. Chill the dough balls in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to help the cookies maintain their shape while baking.
  7. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are just set but the centers remain soft. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before frosting.
  8. Prepare Lavender Milk: Heat 1–2 tablespoons of whole milk or heavy cream in a small saucepan. Add the culinary lavender buds and steep for 4–5 minutes to infuse the flavor, then strain out the buds to leave a fragrant lavender milk.
  9. Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter and sifted powdered sugar together until fluffy. Gradually add the strained lavender milk a little at a time until the frosting reaches your desired spreadable consistency.
  10. Add Color and Frost: If desired, mix in a few drops of light purple gel food coloring to enhance the frosting’s visual appeal. Use a knife or piping bag to frost the cooled matcha cookies evenly. Allow frosting to set before serving.

Notes

  • Be sure to use culinary-grade matcha powder for the best flavor in the cookies.
  • Chilling the dough helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
  • If you don’t have sour cream, plain Greek yogurt is an excellent substitute.
  • The lavender milk can be adjusted in quantity depending on how floral you want the frosting to be.
  • For a vegan version, substitute butter with plant-based margarine and use a flax egg instead of a regular egg.

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Keywords: matcha cookies, lavender frosting, sugar cookies, matcha dessert, floral cookies, green tea cookies

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