Strawberry Frosted Matcha Cookies

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Strawberry frosted matcha cookies are the perfect treat to make when you want to make a statement! Each scoop of matcha cookie dough gets rolled in sugar, baked, and then topped with a swirl of naturally pink strawberry frosting. 

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Prep time 30mins
Cook time 15mins
Serves or Makes: 18 cookies

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Matcha Cookies

ingredients

  • 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, for rolling

Strawberry Frosting

ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 3/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, ground into a powder
  • 1/4 cup milk or cream

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line 2 cookie trays with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    In a large bowl with a hand mixer or in the bowl of your stand mixer cream together the butter and sugar. Add vanilla, almond extract, egg, and yogurt. Mix to combine.

  • Step 3

    Sift the matcha powder into the mixture.

  • Step 4

    Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, and flour. Mix to form a dough.

  • Step 5

    Use an ice cream scoop (mine is 2 tbsp) to scoop out the cookies. Spread out the scoops between the two trays.

  • Step 6

    Add the 3 tbsp granulated sugar into a small bowl and roll each cookie scoop in the sugar.

  • Step 7

    Bake the cookies for 13-15 minutes or until they have crinkly tops and the edges start to firm up.

  • Step 8

    To make the frosting, whip together the butter, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.

  • Step 9

    Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time. Add the 1/4 cup of milk or cream as needed to smooth out the frosting.

  • Step 10

    Once all of the powdered sugar has been added and your frosting reaches a smooth consistency, mix in the freeze dried strawberry powder.

  • Step 11

    Transfer the strawberry frosting into a piping bag. Once the cookies are finished baking and cooling, top each one with a swirl of the frosting. Use a spoon to create a swoop through the middle of each swirl. Top with extra crushed freeze dried strawberries if you would like. Enjoy!