Strawberry Matcha Cookies (Printable)
Soft matcha-infused cookies studded with sweet-tart freeze-dried strawberry pieces for a delightful fusion flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 2/3 cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly chopped
11 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain tender texture.
06 - Gently fold in the chopped freeze-dried strawberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11 to 13 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The matcha gives these cookies the most gorgeous green hue while adding sophisticated depth
- Freeze-dried strawberries provide concentrated flavor bursts without making the dough soggy
02 -
- Overmixing the dough will make these cookies tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
- Freeze-dried strawberries are non-negotiable here as fresh ones add too much moisture
03 -
- Chop the freeze-dried strawberries into different sizes for more interesting texture
- Room temperature ingredients are essential for proper creaming and even baking