Strawberry Matcha Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft chewy cookies blending vibrant matcha with sweet-tart strawberry pieces.
# 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, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Mix egg and vanilla extract into butter mixture until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain texture.
06 - Gently fold in freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft for chewy texture.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The grassy notes of matcha perfectly balance the tangy sweetness of strawberries, creating flavors you never knew belonged together
- These cookies look absolutely stunning with their vibrant green dough studded with ruby red pieces, making them instant conversation starters
02 -
- Freeze-dried strawberries are non-negotiable here, as fresh ones release too much moisture and make the dough gummy and dense
- Matcha quality matters immensely, and cheap matcha will give your cookies a bitter, grassy taste that overpowers everything else
03 -
- Chop the freeze-dried strawberries into smaller pieces if you want them distributed more evenly throughout each cookie
- Room temperature ingredients are crucial for proper mixing, so dont rush the softening step with your butter