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Lemon Matcha Cookies (Bright Green Spring)

Deliciously vibrant cookies infused with matcha and zesty lemon, perfect for springtime treats.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder high quality
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, matcha powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the butter mixture and mix until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Bake the Cookies
  1. Drop tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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