30-Minute Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies Recipe
These Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic cookie, combining the flavors of sweet strawberries and earthy matcha in a buttery treat that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 25-27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus ½ cup for rolling)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Flavorings:
- ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- Prepare baking sheets: Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla.
- Incorporate dry and wet ingredients: Combine the dry and wet mixtures until just incorporated.
- Divide dough: Split dough into 3 portions.
- Prepare flavors: Crush strawberries into powder. Mix with one dough portion. Mix matcha with another portion.
- Create dough balls: Combine portions into balls.
- Coat in sugar: Roll dough balls in sugar.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool: Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar used for rolling.
- Ensure the freeze-dried strawberries are finely ground for a smooth texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
