Matcha Sugar Cookies Lavender Frosting (Print Version)
Delicate matcha cookies crowned with fragrant lavender buttercream, blending Japanese green tea with French floral sophistication.
# What You Need:
→ For the Matcha Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For the Lavender Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, finely ground
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - Purple gel food coloring (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
07 - Gently press each dough ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass to slightly flatten.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Continue beating until light and fluffy. Add purple food coloring if desired.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread frosting over each cookie. Sprinkle with additional lavender buds for garnish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The earthy matcha and floral lavender create this sophisticated balance that makes people think you spent years studying pastry in Paris
- These cookies look like tiny jade gems with snow-white caps, making even a casual Tuesday afternoon feel special
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- Matcha can turn bitter if exposed to high heat for too long; watch these cookies like a hawk after minute 10
- Lavender is potent; stick to culinary-grade buds from reputable sources or your frosting will taste like perfume
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- Measure your flour by spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off with a knife; scooping directly compacts the flour and makes dry cookies
- If you can't find culinary lavender, you can use 1 tablespoon of high-quality lavender-infused honey instead of the milk in the frosting