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Matcha Sugar Cookies

Delicious Matcha Sugar Cookies for a Sweet Valentine's Treat

Delight in these Matcha Sugar Cookies, perfect for Valentine's Day—with a unique twist on the classic cookie recipe.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Coconut Butter Substitute with coconut oil for a different texture.
  • 1/2 cup Light Agave or Honey Maple syrup may be too strong.
  • 2 tablespoons Matcha Powder Opt for culinary grade like Encha.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Gluten-free base flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for optimal leavening.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds aromatic sweetness.
Optional Frosting
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Yogurt Works beautifully with matcha.
  • 1 tablespoon Matcha Powder For added flavor in frosting.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie cutters
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted coconut butter, light agave (or honey), and vanilla extract with matcha powder until smooth.
  3. Gradually fold in almond flour, baking soda, and salt until a cohesive dough forms.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
  5. Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  7. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  8. For frosting, mix coconut yogurt with additional matcha powder until smooth.
  9. Frost the cooled cookies with the matcha yogurt blend and dust with extra matcha powder if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store unfrosted cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Frost just before serving to maintain freshness.

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