Matcha Sugar Cookies With Lavender Frosting (Print View)
Delicate matcha sugar cookies topped with fragrant lavender buttercream for an elegant teatime treat.
# What You 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 blended.
03 - Beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture on low speed, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange on prepared baking sheets with 2 inches of space between each cookie.
07 - Gently flatten each dough ball using your palm or the bottom of a glass to achieve even thickness.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
09 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then mix in milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Whip until light and fluffy. Add purple food coloring if desired.
10 - Once cookies have cooled completely, spread lavender buttercream over each cookie and sprinkle with additional lavender buds for garnish.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The earthy matcha balances the floral lavender in a way that feels sophisticated but still tastes like comfort
- They look stunning on a platter but come together in under an hour with basic pantry ingredients
- The frosting stays workable long enough to decorate without rushing, unlike some buttercreams that seize up
02 -
- Culinary lavender is essential because lavender meant for sachets or crafts may have been treated with chemicals not meant for eating
- Matcha oxidizes and loses flavor quickly, so keep your container tightly sealed and away from light
- These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so removing them when centers still look slightly soft is the secret to perfect texture
03 -
- Freeze the cookie dough balls for 15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is particularly warm
- Add a drop of purple gel food coloring to the frosting if you want that dreamy lavender hue