Description

Indulge in the delightful combination of matcha and lavender with these Perfect Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies. These cookies are a unique treat that blend the earthy notes of matcha with the floral essence of lavender, creating a blissful flavor experience.

Ingredients

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Cookies:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons whole milk or heavy cream
2 tablespoons culinary lavender buds
1 drop light purple gel food coloring (optional)

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Instructions

Cookie Preparation – Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets. Combine dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in dry ingredients. Chill dough. Bake cookies.
Frosting Preparation – Heat milk or cream, steep lavender buds. Strain and retain infused milk. Beat butter and sugar, gradually add lavender milk. Color with food coloring. Frost cookies.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of matcha powder and lavender buds to suit your taste preferences.
For a stronger lavender flavor, you can steep the buds for a longer duration.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 160
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 110mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 25mg