Matcha Sugar Cookies With Lavender (Printable)
Delicate green tea cookies with fragrant lavender buttercream topping
# What You Need:
→ For the Matcha Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For the Lavender Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, finely ground (plus extra for garnish)
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - Purple gel food coloring (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-size portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each ball.
07 - Gently flatten each dough ball using your palm or the bottom of a glass to achieve even thickness.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat butter until creamy and smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then add milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Continue beating until frosting becomes light and fluffy. Add purple food coloring if desired.
10 - Once cookies have cooled completely, spread or pipe lavender buttercream onto each cookie. Sprinkle with additional culinary lavender buds for garnish.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The earthy matcha and floral lavender create this sophisticated balance that feels like something you would order at a high-end tea house.
- These cookies look absolutely stunning on a platter, but they are surprisingly forgiving for home bakers.
02 -
- Overworking the dough after adding flour will make these tough so stop the mixer as soon as you see the last streaks of flour disappear.
- Hot cookies will melt your frosting into a sad puddle so patience during the cooling phase is absolutely essential.
03 -
- Grind your lavender buds in a mortar and pestle or clean coffee grinder right before using for the freshest flavor.
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent cookies from spreading too thin.