Description
Soft, chewy matcha crinkle cookies with a vibrant green hue and snowy powdered sugar coating—perfectly balanced between earthy and sweet. These cookies are eye-catching, easy to make, and unforgettable in flavor.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tbsp matcha powder (culinary-grade)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp granulated sugar (for pre-rolling, optional)
1/4 cup powdered sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
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Whisk together the flour, matcha, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
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In a separate bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
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Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
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Chill the dough for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Scoop and roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
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Roll each dough ball in granulated sugar first, then coat thoroughly with powdered sugar.
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Place cookies on the baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 10–12 minutes.
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Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
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Use fresh, vibrant matcha for better color and flavor.
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Chilling the dough is crucial for that classic crinkle look.
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For added sweetness, mix in white chocolate chips or drizzle a glaze after baking.
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Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze dough for later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 18mg
Keywords: matcha crinkle cookies, matcha cookies, green tea cookies