Matcha Sugar Cookies With Lavender (Printable)
Delicate matcha-infused sugar cookies topped with fragrant lavender buttercream, perfect for an elegant teatime treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ 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
→ 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 - Whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
03 - Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer 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 dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each ball with palm or glass bottom.
07 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
09 - Once cookies are completely cool, frost with lavender buttercream. Garnish with a pinch of lavender buds.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The earthy matcha perfectly balances the sweet floral frosting creating the most sophisticated cookie youll ever taste
- These look absolutely stunning on a dessert plate and will impress everyone at your next gathering
02 -
- Overbaking these cookies will make them dry so pull them from the oven when the centers still look slightly underdone
- Using regular lavender from the garden can make your frosting taste soapy so always buy culinary grade
03 -
- If your dough feels too sticky to roll chill it for 15 minutes before shaping
- Add the purple food coloring one tiny drop at a time until you reach your desired shade