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Ingredients
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- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (5 g) matcha powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Additional granulated sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Cream together butter, sugar, and matcha powder until smooth.
- Add egg and mix until fully incorporated, scraping sides.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine dry and wet mixtures, mixing on low until dough forms.
- Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets.
- Scoop dough, roll into balls, and coat with granulated sugar.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until edges are set.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet before cooling on wire rack.
Notes
Ensure butter is at room temperature for better creaming.
Avoid overmixing to maintain desired softness and chewiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25