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Description
These elegant lavender matcha sugar cookies combine the earthy notes of matcha with the delicate floral aroma of lavender, creating a unique and delicious treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a delightful blend of flavors and visually appealing.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup milk (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary lavender, finely ground (for frosting)
- Purple food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, matcha powder, and dried lavender.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined and a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
- Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Cut out cookies using your desired cookie cutters. Place them on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the lavender frosting, in a medium bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and finely ground lavender. Beat until smooth and fluffy. Add purple food coloring if desired.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the lavender frosting.
- Optionally, garnish with a sprinkle of culinary lavender or matcha powder.
Notes
- Ensure your culinary lavender is food-grade and free from pesticides.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, you can infuse the milk for the frosting with lavender. Heat the milk with lavender, let it steep, then strain before using.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days or frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator before rolling and baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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