Matcha Neapolitan Sugar Cookies Recipe
These Matcha Neapolitan Sugar Cookies are a colorful twist on the classic sugar cookie, featuring flavors of matcha green tea and strawberry powder. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are as delightful to look at as they are to eat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-13 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Sugar Cookies:
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar (and more for rolling)
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients for Flavoring:
- 3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer, beat together the butter and 1 1/4 cups (250 g) of sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla; beat to combine.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix until just combined.
- Divide and flavor dough: Divide the dough into three portions. Add strawberry powder to one, matcha powder to another, leaving one plain.
- Roll dough balls: Take a tablespoon of each dough, roll together between palms.
- Coat in sugar: Roll dough balls in sugar until coated.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet; bake for 10-13 minutes until edges are light golden brown. Cool on sheet, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can adjust the intensity of the matcha and strawberry flavors to your preference.
- Ensure the butter is truly at room temperature for the best cookie texture.
- These cookies store well in an airtight container for several days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Matcha Neapolitan Sugar Cookies, Sugar Cookies, Matcha Cookies, Strawberry Cookies, Baking, Dessert
