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Description
Delicate sugar cookies infused with the floral notes of lavender and the earthy taste of matcha, topped with a complementary frosting.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds, finely ground
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder
- 1/2 teaspoon culinary lavender extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, ground lavender buds, and matcha powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass or your hand.
- Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, alternating with the milk, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, matcha powder, and lavender extract (if using) until smooth and evenly colored.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, frost them with the lavender matcha frosting.
Notes
- Ensure your lavender buds are culinary grade.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, you can steep lavender buds in the milk for the frosting for about 15 minutes, then strain before using.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg