Matcha Sugar Cookies Lavender Frosting (Printable)
Delicate matcha sugar cookies with fragrant lavender buttercream topping
# 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
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.
03 - Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-size portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly 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 to cool completely.
08 - Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar. Mix in milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
09 - Frost cooled cookies with lavender buttercream and garnish with additional lavender buds.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The earthy grassy notes of matcha balance beautifully with floral lavender creating that sophisticated grown up cookie you did not know you needed
- These cookies look stunning on any platter and make people think you spent hours on them when the reality is much simpler
02 -
- Culinary lavender is essential here as regular lavender from the garden can taste perfumey or bitter
- These cookies continue baking slightly on the hot baking sheet so removing them while centers look slightly underdone is the secret to perfectly soft cookies
03 -
- Grind your lavender buds in a clean coffee grinder or mortar and pestle for the smoothest frosting texture
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too sticky to work with in warm weather