Description
Matcha crinkle cookies bring a delightful Japanese-inspired twist to your classic cookie game, offering a subtle green tea flavor that dances across your taste buds with powdered sugar elegance. Dust these charming treats generously and watch as your friends and family fall in love with their unique crackled exterior and tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Ingredients
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Cookie Base:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Matcha and Flavoring:
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Finishing and Leavening:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons matcha powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Cream ½ cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar in a separate large bowl until the mixture becomes pale and airy.
- Incorporate 2 eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, blending completely after each addition. Pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and stir smoothly.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Your dough should look uniform and slightly green.
- Wrap the dough tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F. This helps your cookies maintain their shape.
- Remove chilled dough and scoop tablespoon-sized portions. Roll each portion into a smooth round ball using your palms.
- Roll each dough ball completely in ½ cup powdered sugar, ensuring total coverage for that classic crinkle appearance.
- Arrange cookie balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Your sheet should accommodate 12 cookies comfortably.
- Bake at 350°F for 13-15 minutes. Your cookies are ready when edges look set but centers remain slightly soft.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to prevent spreading and maintain the cookie’s signature crackled appearance.
- Sift powdered sugar generously over the cookies for a more dramatic snow-like effect that highlights the matcha green.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend, ensuring the texture remains tender.
- Roll cookies quickly in powdered sugar right before baking to create the classic crinkle cookie crackle pattern.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 122 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 26 mg