Description
Delight in these Best Matcha Crinkle Cookies, a vibrant twist on classic crinkle cookies that come together quickly without any chilling required. Featuring the earthy flavor of matcha green tea powder, these soft, chewy cookies are coated in a double sugar layer for that iconic crinkle effect, making them perfect for a green tea lover’s treat or a festive snack.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup softened, unsalted butter (114g)
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups flour (260g)
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
Coating
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50g)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (50g)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies do not stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender crumb in the cookie.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs into the creamed mixture, mixing well until the batter is smooth and homogenous.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift the matcha powder into the flour to evenly distribute the green tea flavor and prevent lumps. Gradually mix the flour and matcha combination into the wet ingredients until fully incorporated, forming the cookie dough.
- Form Cookie Balls: Using a cookie scoop, portion out dough balls approximately 1.5 tablespoons each, ensuring uniform size for even baking.
- Roll in Sugars: Roll each dough ball first in the granulated sugar, then in the powdered sugar. This dual coating gives the cookies their signature crackled appearance once baked.
- Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet spaced adequately apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 11 minutes or until the cookies have cracked and set around the edges but remain soft in the center.
Notes
- Use ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant color.
- Do not chill the dough; these cookies are designed to be baked immediately after preparation.
- If you prefer a stronger matcha taste, you can increase the powder up to 3 tbsp, but be cautious as it may affect the texture slightly.
- The double sugar coating is key for the classic crinkle effect; do not skip either sugar step.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
