Description
Delightful cookies that combine the rich flavors of strawberries and matcha for a unique treat perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries: Wash, hull, and dice the strawberries into small chunks. Optionally, sprinkle a little sugar to enhance their sweetness.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add vanilla and matcha: Mix in the vanilla extract and matcha powder until well combined.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in strawberries: Gently fold in the diced strawberries without crushing them.
- Chill the dough: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice and bake: Remove the dough, slice into rounds, and bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Substitutions: Use coconut oil for dairy-free version, brown sugar for a different sweetness, and almond flour for gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, shortbread, strawberry, matcha, dessert, baking