Description
Matcha neapolitan sugar cookies combine matcha, vanilla, and chocolate doughs into one chewy, vibrant treat. Fun to make and stunning to serve.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp matcha powder
2 tbsp Dutch cocoa powder
Instructions
1. Cream butter and sugar until light.
2. Add egg and vanilla; mix until smooth.
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet mixture.
4. Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
5. Mix matcha into one part, cocoa into another, and leave one plain.
6. Roll each dough into rectangles; stack and press.
7. Wrap and chill for 2 hours.
8. Slice into cookies and bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
9. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Freeze dough for up to 2 months.
Matcha layer can be swapped for strawberry powder.
Use vanilla paste for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: matcha neapolitan sugar cookies, matcha cookies, tri-color cookies