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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Matcha Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Published: Feb 3, 2023 by Michelle · 4 Comments

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    These Matcha Snickerdoodle Cookies are a spin on the classic cookie, kicked up with the addition of green tea powder.

    Stack of matcha snickerdoodle cookies on a white plate.

    What is a snickerdoodle cookie?

    A classic snickerdoodle cookie is made from a cookie dough of butter, sugar and flour, rolled in a cinnamon-sugar mixture.

    It has a soft, buttery and tender texture.

    Why you'll love this recipe

    This recipe is simple and easy to make.

    It makes a small batch of 9 cookies.

    No chilling is required for these cookies.

    It yields tender, soft, buttery cookies that aren't too sweet.

    Adding matcha green tea powder to the exterior gives the cookies a pretty green hue and delicious tea flavor.

    Ingredients you'll need

    You'll need:

    Coating:

    • granulated sugar: regular white sugar or cane sugar will work here
    • matcha: choose a high-quality matcha powder for the best flavor and taste

    For the cookie dough:

    • unsalted butter: slightly softened; you can use salted butter -- just omit the salt in the recipe
    • granulated sugar: for the cookie dough, and extra for coating the exterior
    • beaten egg: binds everything together
    • vanilla extract: use a high-quality extract for the best flavor
    • pinch of salt: if using salted butter, omit
    • all-purpose flour: regular plain flour
    • cream of tartar: is an acid that is used frequently in making meringue or whipping up egg whites in cake; it is a white powder and adds a slightly tangy flavour to the cookies; you can find cream of tartar in the baking section of most grocery stores
    • baking soda: is a leavener and is different than baking powder

    How to make matcha snickerdoodle cookies

    Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

    In a small bowl, combine sugar and matcha powder and give it a mix. Set aside.

    Preheat oven to 350F.

    In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

    Add in the beaten egg, vanilla extract and salt.

    Sift in all-purpose flour, cream of tartar and baking soda.

    Mix with a spatula until it forms a dough.

    Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough.

    Roll the dough in between your palms to form it into a ball and place directly into the matcha-sugar mixture.

    Coat the entire surface of the dough ball with matcha and sugar.

    Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a few inches in between each cookie dough.

    Use the back of a lightly flour-dusted flat measuring cup to press down and flatten the cookie dough.

    Repeat with the remainder.

    Bake the cookies at 350F for 8-10 minutes.

    Remove cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

    Matcha green tea snickerdoodle cookies on a plate.

    How to store the cookies

    Store the Matcha Snickerdoodles in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

    They can be frozen in an freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.

    Other matcha cookie recipes you may like

    Be sure to check out these recipes:

    Matcha Crinkle Cookies

    Green Tea Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Matcha White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Green Tea Strawberry Oreo Cookies

    Matcha Thumbprint Cookies (Small Batch)

    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Stack of matcha snickerdoodle cookies on a white plate.

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    5 from 4 votes

    Matcha Snickerdoodle Cookies

    These Matcha Snickerdoodle Cookies are a spin on the classic cookie, kicked up with the addition of green tea powder.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American, Asian
    Servings: 9 cookies
    Calories: 122kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    Coating:

    • 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoon matcha

    For the cookie dough:

    • 56 g unsalted butter
    • 60 g granulated sugar
    • ½ large egg beaten, about 27ml
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch sea salt
    • 85 g all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
    • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
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    Instructions

    • Prepare a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • In a small bowl, combine sugar and matcha powder and give it a mix. Set aside.
    • Preheat oven to 350F.
    • In a large bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Add in the beaten egg, vanilla extract and salt.
    • Sift in all-purpose flour, cream of tartar and baking soda.
    • Mix with a spatula until it forms a dough.
    • Use a small cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough.
    • Roll the dough in between your palms to form it into a ball and place directly into the matcha-sugar mixture.
    • Coat the entire surface of the dough ball with matcha and sugar.
    • Place the dough ball onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving a few inches in between each cookie dough.
    • Use the back of a lightly flour-dusted flat measuring cup to press down and flatten the cookie dough.
    • Repeat with the remainder.
    • Bake the cookies at 350F for 8-10 minutes.
    • Remove cookies from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Neil

      February 04, 2023 at 11:46 pm

      5 stars
      I love the colour of these cookies. And I bet they taste just as good as they look too!

      Reply
    2. Tasia

      February 05, 2023 at 2:13 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun spin on the snickerdoodle cookie and they are certainly more pretty!

      Reply
    3. Ben | Havocinthekitchen

      February 06, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love a good Snickerdoodle cookie. But since they're quite sweet to my liking, adding earthy matcha sounds as a great idea, to balance out their sweetness. Tasty!

      Reply
    4. David @ Spiced

      February 07, 2023 at 5:40 am

      5 stars
      Oh you're talking my language with these cookies! I love cinnamon everything, so of course snickerdoodles are high on my list of favorites. Add in the earthy matcha flavor, and I could see these cookies disappearing quickly! Great idea!

      Reply

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