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Matcha Neapolitan Sugar Cookies Recipe

Matcha Neapolitan Sugar Cookies Recipe
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Delight in these vibrant Matcha Neapolitan Sugar Cookies featuring three distinct layers: classic vanilla, earthy matcha, and fruity strawberry. Soft and buttery with a delicate crunch from the sugar coating, these cookies bring a playful twist to a timeless treat, perfect for tea time or festive gatherings.

Ingredients

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Base Dough

  • 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar (plus extra for rolling)
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups (270 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Flavor Powders

  • 3 tablespoons freeze-dried strawberry powder
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Set it aside for later use.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat together the softened butter and 1 1/4 cups (250 g) of sugar on medium speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. This step ensures a light, fluffy dough.
  3. Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, beating until fully combined, which adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined, about 45 seconds, stopping as soon as there are no flour streaks to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
  6. Divide and Flavor Dough: Split the dough evenly into three bowls. Stir freeze-dried strawberry powder into one portion and matcha powder into another, leaving the third portion plain vanilla. This creates the Neapolitan trio of flavors.
  7. Form Dough Balls: Take one tablespoon from each flavored dough and roll them individually between your palms. Then gently press or roll them together to form combined tricolor dough balls.
  8. Sugar Coat: Roll each combined dough ball in granulated sugar until fully coated, adding a sweet crunch and appealing texture to the cookies.
  9. Arrange and Bake: Place the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes, until the edges turn a light golden brown but the center remains soft.
  10. Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes; this helps them set without breaking. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Freeze-dried strawberry powder can be found at specialty grocery stores or online.
  • Do not overbake the cookies; they should appear slightly soft in the center when removing from the oven.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For a more intense matcha flavor, you can increase matcha powder by 1 teaspoon if desired.
  • Ensure all ingredients, especially butter and egg, are at room temperature for optimal mixing.

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