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Heavenly Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies Recipe

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These Heavenly Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies offer a unique flavor experience combining the subtle earthiness of matcha green tea with the delicate floral notes of culinary lavender. Soft and tender with a creamy frosting infused with lavender, these cookies provide a delightful twist on a classic treat, perfect for tea time or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour blend.)
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch (Added for tenderness.)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder (Check for freshness.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (Optional for a denser cookie.)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (Use light salts for health.)
  • 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder (Can substitute with cocoa powder.)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (Can use margarine or vegan butter.)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (Coconut sugar is a substitute.)
  • 1 large egg (For vegan option, use 1/4 cup applesauce.)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt (Plain yogurt or buttermilk works too.)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (No substitutes recommended.)

Frosting Ingredients

  • 2 cups powdered sugar (Syrup can be an alternative.)
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or heavy cream (Almond or coconut milk can be substituted.)
  • 1 tablespoon culinary lavender buds (Ensure it’s culinary grade.)
  • light purple gel food coloring (Optional for aesthetic charm.)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder until well combined.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick dough forms.
  6. Shape Dough: Form the dough into balls about 2 tablespoons each and place them spaced out on the prepared baking sheets, flattening each slightly with your hand or a spatula.
  7. Chill Dough: Refrigerate the formed dough balls for approximately 20 minutes to firm them up for better shape retention during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft to maintain a tender texture.
  9. Prepare Lavender-Infused Milk: While the cookies bake, heat the milk or cream and steep the culinary lavender buds for 4-5 minutes. Strain out the lavender buds to obtain the infused milk.
  10. Make Frosting: Beat softened butter and powdered sugar together until fluffy. Gradually mix in the lavender-infused milk to create a smooth, creamy frosting.
  11. Add Color and Frost Cookies: Optionally, mix in the light purple gel food coloring to the frosting for a beautiful hue, then frost the cooled cookies evenly.
  12. Set Frosting and Serve: Allow the frosted cookies to set at room temperature before serving to let the frosting firm up slightly for the best texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute the egg with 1/4 cup applesauce and use vegan butter or margarine.
  • Gluten-free flour blends can be used instead of all-purpose flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Using light salts or reducing salt can make the cookies healthier without sacrificing taste.
  • The matcha powder can be replaced with cocoa powder for a chocolate variation.
  • Steeping time for lavender should not exceed 5 minutes to avoid bitterness in the frosting.
  • Chilling cookie dough before baking helps maintain shape and improves texture.
  • Gel food coloring is optional and used purely for a visually appealing lavender-purple tint.

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