Exquisite Green Tea Taste: Matcha Cookies Recipe

Hey fellow foodies! I’ve recently fallen in love with a refreshing green – matcha! At a Japanese tea party, the sweet and slightly bitter taste of the matcha snacks instantly won me over! Today, let’s reveal my new favorite: matcha cookies, and enjoy this unique oriental flavor together!

Ingredients Needed and Substitutions

Ingredients you’ll need to make perfect matcha cookies include:

Matcha Cookies:

Butter: Provides the buttery flavor and taste of cookies, while also acting as a binder and lubricant.

Powdered sugar: for sweetness and makes the cookies more delicious.

Egg yolk: increases the stickiness and taste of the cookies.

Cake flour: provides structure and fluffiness to the cookies.

Coconut flour: May be used to add coconut flavor and taste.

Matcha powder: Provides matcha's color and unique flavor.

Thick cheese:

Cream cheese: provides milky flavor and taste, and increases the richness of the cookies.

Butter: Also provides buttery flavor and taste, while also acting as a lubricant.

Powdered sugar: used to adjust sweetness and taste.

Matcha powder: Provides the color and flavor of matcha.

Alternatives:

Coconut flour: can be replaced with coconut flakes or almond flour.

Cream cheese: You can use cottage cheese or yogurt instead.

How does matcha affect baking?

Matcha not only adds a touch of fresh green to baked goods, but also brings a unique tea fragrance and slightly bitter taste, instantly upgrading ordinary desserts. Adding matcha to baking is like opening a window for the taste buds, allowing the fresh tea fragrance to blend perfectly with the sweet pastries, creating an unforgettable delicious experience.

In my own baking practice, I have found that the right amount of matcha powder can not only enhance the flavor and appearance of baked goods, but also improve their texture. However, the key is to master the amount of matcha powder and baking conditions to maximize the benefits of matcha.

Tips for Success

Material preparation

Butter state: Make sure the butter is softened at room temperature so that the butter and powdered sugar can be mixed better and form a light cookie dough.

Accurate weighing: All ingredients must be accurately weighed, especially the proportion of matcha powder, which is crucial to the flavor and color of the cookies.

Mixing Techniques

Mix butter and powdered sugar: Put the softened butter and powdered sugar at room temperature into a bowl and beat with an electric whisk until the color becomes lighter and the volume expands. This will allow more air to be incorporated and make the cookies crisper.

Adding egg yolks: Beat the egg yolks and add them to the butter and powdered sugar mixture in portions, stirring thoroughly after each addition.

Mix flour and matcha powder: Mix the low-gluten flour, coconut flour and matcha powder and sift them into the batter. Use a spatula to gently stir until there is no dry powder. Be careful not to over-stir to avoid the dough from becoming glutenous.

Forming and baking

Shape evenly: Divide the dough into small pieces and flatten them gently with your palm or shape them with a cookie cutter to ensure that each cookie is of uniform thickness.

Baking temperature and time: Preheat the oven to 160-180 degrees and bake for about 15-18 minutes, depending on the size of the cookies and the actual situation of the oven. Pay attention to the color of the cookies to avoid overbaking.

Tip: When making desserts, it is best to prepare a scale to ensure the exact amount of ingredients used.