Description
Experience the unique delight of Green Tea Mochi Cookies, where chewy mochi meets the delicate flavor of matcha. These cookies are not only a treat for your taste buds but also evoke the serene ambiance of a Japanese tea garden with every bite. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, they’re sure to impress family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mochiko flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together mochiko flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg