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Matcha Crinkle Cookies

Soft and chewy matcha crinkle cookies with a powdered sugar coating and rich green tea flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp matcha powder culinary grade
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp milk
Coating
  • 0.75 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder in a bowl.
  3. Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until dough forms.
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  7. Roll dough into balls and coat generously in powdered sugar.
  8. Bake 11–13 minutes until cracked and set. Cool on wire rack.

Notes

For best color and flavor, use fresh culinary-grade matcha and avoid overbaking.