Matcha Sugar Cookies With Lavender Frosting (Printable Version)
Delicate matcha sugar cookies with fragrant lavender buttercream frosting—an elegant Japanese-French fusion treat perfect for teatime.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Matcha Sugar Cookies
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ For the Lavender Frosting
09 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
10 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
11 - 2 tablespoons milk
12 - 1 teaspoon culinary lavender buds, finely ground (plus extra for garnish)
13 - 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
14 - Pinch of salt
15 - Purple gel food coloring (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-size portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with your palm or the bottom of a glass.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add a drop of purple food coloring if desired.
09 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread a generous layer of lavender buttercream on each cookie. Garnish with a pinch of culinary lavender buds.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The earthy matcha cuts through the sweetness creating the most sophisticated balance youve ever tasted in a cookie
- Lavender frosting makes these feel like something from a French patisserie but theyre surprisingly straightforward to make
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- Ground lavender can quickly go from floral to soapy so start with less and taste as you go
- Matcha fades in the oven so your dough will look brighter green than the baked cookies and thats completely normal
03 -
- Chill the dough for 15 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent excessive spreading
- Room temperature ingredients are the difference between light tender cookies and dense disappointing ones