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Matcha Latte Cookies

Irresistible Matcha Latte Cookies That You'll Crave Daily

These Matcha Latte Cookies are a delightful fusion of earthy matcha and creamy mascarpone, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 21 minutes
Servings: 11 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can be used
  • 1 large egg or flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract almond extract as an alternative
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour as desired
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder fresh for fluffiness
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda fresh for fluffiness
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder ceremonial grade recommended
  • 1 pinch salt to balance flavors
For the Mascarpone Cream Topping
  • 1 cup mascarpone cream cheese can be used
  • ½ cup confectioners sugar sugar alternative for lighter version
  • ½ cup heavy cream whipping coconut cream is dairy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons agave or honey maple syrup for vegan alternative

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • small saucepan
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat until liquid. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk cooled melted butter and granulated sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, matcha powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
  5. Portion cookie dough into 11 equal balls, flatten slightly, place on baking sheet, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 180ºC (355ºF) while dough chills.
  7. Bake cookies for 10-11 minutes until edges are set but centers are soft.
  8. Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, confectioners sugar, heavy cream, and agave or honey. Whip until stiff peaks form.
  10. Pipe mascarpone cream onto cooled cookies and dust lightly with matcha before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure melted butter is not hot when adding the egg to avoid cooking it. Chill dough to prevent spreading and maintain shape while baking.

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