Matcha Tea Cake Cookies Recipe

Name: Matcha Tea Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 2/3 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract; 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon matcha tea powder; 1/4 cup confectioners sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon matcha tea powder
1/4 cup confectioners sugar

1
In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom.
2
In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla and almond extracts.
3
In a small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of the matcha powder with 2 tablespoons of water, then stir into the wet ingredients.
4
Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture just until combined.
5
Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons, scoop 1-inch balls of dough at least 2 inches apart onto 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
6
Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 350.
8
Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, until set at the edges and very lightly browned on the bottoms.
9
Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
10
Arrange the cookies on 1 baking sheet.
11
In a sieve, combine the confectioners sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon of matcha.
12
Dust over the cookies and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom, and more.

Yes, Matcha Tea Cake Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Matcha Tea Cake Cookies

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