Strawberry Matcha Cookies (Printable)
Soft chewy matcha cookies studded with freeze-dried strawberry pieces for a delightful fusion dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/4 cup light brown sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 2/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly chopped
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly blended.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the butter mixture.
05 - Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Gently fold in chopped freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake 11-13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheets 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Cooking Tips:
01 -
- The earthy matcha perfectly balances sweet tart strawberries like they were always meant to be together
- These cookies stay soft for days making them perfect for sharing or keeping all to yourself
02 -
- Overmixing the dough will make these tough so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Underbaking slightly is the secret to that signature chewy texture we are after
03 -
- Chill the dough for thirty minutes if it feels too sticky to work with
- Rotate the baking sheets halfway through for even browning