Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies
Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies are a soft, chewy blend of earthy matcha and floral lavender. This simple recipe delivers floral tea cookies perfect for tea parties or gifting.
Ingredients
For Cookies
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp culinary-grade matcha powder or 1–1½ tbsp for lighter flavor
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
For Lavender Frosting
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 1 –2 tbsp whole milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp culinary lavender buds
- Light purple gel food coloring optional
Instructions
Prep Oven and Pans
- I preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for this simple recipe.
Whisk Dry Ingredients
- I whisk 2¾ cups flour, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp salt, and 2 tbsp matcha in a medium bowl for these earthy floral cookies.
Cream Butter and Sugar
- I beat 1 cup softened butter and 1 cup sugar with a mixer for 2–3 minutes until fluffy for chewy tea treats.
Add Wet Ingredients
- I mix in 1 egg, 1 tbsp sour cream, and 2 tsp vanilla, beating until smooth for this simple recipe.
Combine Wet and Dry
- I gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low with a spatula until a soft dough forms for floral tea cookies.
Scoop and Chill
- I scoop 2-tbsp dough balls, flatten slightly, and chill for 20 minutes to prevent spreading for these earthy floral cookies.
Bake Cookies
- I bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set, keeping centers soft for chewy tea treats.
Cool Cookies
- I cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for this simple recipe.
Make Lavender Frosting
- I heat 1–2 tbsp milk for 10–20 seconds, steep 1 tsp lavender buds for 4–5 minutes, strain, then beat ½ cup butter and 2 cups powdered sugar, adding lavender milk and optional purple coloring for floral tea cookies.
Frost and Serve
- I pipe or spread frosting on cooled cookies for this Matcha Lavender Sugar Cookies.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade matcha for best flavor and color.
- Don’t skip chilling the dough—this prevents spreading.
- Frosting can be flavored with rose or orange blossom as a variation.
- Cookies stay fresh in the fridge up to 5 days; freeze unfrosted cookies for longer storage.
- Pair with jasmine or chamomile tea for a full sensory experience.
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