Matcha Sugar Cookies Lavender Frosting (Printable)
Delicate matcha sugar cookies topped with fragrant lavender buttercream for an elegant teatime treat.
# 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)
# Method:
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 combined.
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.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until flour disappears. Do not overmix.
06 - Scoop tablespoon portions of dough and roll into balls. Arrange 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. Let cool on sheets for 3 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
08 - Beat butter until creamy. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, then mix in milk, ground lavender, vanilla, and salt. Whip until light and fluffy. Add food coloring if desired.
09 - Once cookies are completely cool, spread lavender buttercream over each cookie. Sprinkle with additional lavender buds for garnish.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The earthy matcha and floral lavender create this sophisticated balance that makes people think you spent hours on them
- They freeze beautifully, so you can pull out emergency fancy cookies whenever life calls for it
02 -
- Once I baked these two minutes too long and the matcha turned an unappetizing brownish-green, watch them closely
- Grinding lavender yourself instead of buying powder changed everything, the flavor is so much brighter
03 -
- If your frosting gets too soft while decorating, pop the bowl in the fridge for five minutes
- Double the matcha if you want a more pronounced earthy flavor