Meet the Matcha Green Tea Snowballs — a delightful twist on the classic cookie, perfect for when you want a treat that feels both indulgent and unique. These cookies bring a hint of earthy, rich matcha flavor to a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture that’s perfect for tea time or any time you need a little pick-me-up.
Butter is the backbone of our snowballs, giving them that rich, creamy texture we all love. Make sure it's softened to blend easily with the sugar.
Powdered sugar adds sweetness without the graininess you'd get from granulated sugar, and it's perfect for the delicate coating we’ll roll the cookies in.
Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor, bringing a subtle warmth that complements the matcha.
All-purpose flour provides structure to the cookies, keeping them from falling apart without making them dense.
Matcha green tea powder is the star here, offering a vibrant color and a slightly bitter, earthy flavor that balances the sweetness.
Salt is essential, even in sweet recipes, to enhance the flavors and keep the sweetness in check.
Nuts are optional but add a wonderful texture contrast. Finely chop them so they blend seamlessly into the dough.
These cookies pair beautifully with a cup of green tea or a frothy matcha latte if you want to double down on that delightful flavor. They're also a lovely addition to a holiday cookie platter, offering a splash of color and a unique taste.
First things first, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This way, it’ll be ready to go when your cookies are. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
In a large bowl, cream together your softened butter and powdered sugar. You want the mixture to be light and fluffy — this usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. Once it’s nice and creamy, mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, and salt. This ensures the matcha and salt are evenly distributed in the flour, so you don’t get any clumps.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed butter and sugar mixture. Stir until everything is fully combined, and you have a smooth dough. If you're adding nuts, fold them in gently at this stage.
Now, it’s time to roll! Scoop out about a tablespoon of dough and roll it into a 1-inch ball. Place these on your prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
Bake for 12-15 minutes. You’re looking for lightly golden bottoms — that’s your cue they’re done. Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet.
While they’re still warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar. This initial coating sticks best while the cookies retain some heat. Once they’re completely cool, give them another roll in the sugar for a thicker, snowy coating.
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