Matcha Sugar Cookies Lavender Frosting (Printable)
Delicate matcha-infused sugar cookies topped with fragrant lavender buttercream, an elegant teatime treat ready in 37 minutes.
# 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
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 blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined and no dry streaks remain.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-size portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches of space between each cookie.
07 - Gently press each dough ball with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass to slightly flatten.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
09 - While cookies cool, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Continue beating until light and fluffy. Add purple food coloring if desired.
10 - Once cookies are completely cooled, spread a generous layer of lavender buttercream over each. Sprinkle with additional lavender buds for garnish.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The sophisticated fusion of Japanese and French flavors feels like something from a high-end patisserie but comes together in your own kitchen
- That moment when your kitchen fills with the dual aromas of toasted matcha and blooming lavender is absolutely intoxicating
02 -
- Culinary lavender is absolutely essential because lavender meant for potpourri or crafts may contain pesticides or have been treated with chemicals not meant for consumption
- The cookies must be completely cool before frosting or the buttercream will melt into an unappetizing mess, which I learned the hard way during an impatient moment years ago
03 -
- Weighing your flour instead of measuring by volume prevents dense cookies from too much flour
- Room temperature ingredients incorporate more smoothly and create a more uniform texture in the final cookie