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Matcha Cookies

Delightful cookies combining traditional Japanese matcha with classic Western baking for a unique sweet treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp high-quality matcha powder Try brands like Encha or Matcha Konomi for the best flavor!
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup organic cane sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup refined coconut oil melted (choose a refined version for neutral taste)
  • 0.25 cup unsweetened plant-based milk almond, oat, or soy work beautifully
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract real vanilla for a more robust flavor
Garnish
  • to taste Raw sugar or turbinado sugar for sprinkling
  • a pinch matcha for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, cane sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add in the plant-based milk and vanilla extract, whisking until everything is uniform.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes if it's too loose.
  6. Scoop out 1.5 tablespoon portions of dough, roll into balls, and place them on the lined baking tray, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  7. Lightly press the tops to slightly flatten them.
Baking
  1. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look puffed.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can freeze them for later.