Matcha Raspberry Dream Cookies
Delightful cookies that blend the earthy taste of matcha with the tartness of fresh raspberries, topped with creamy raspberry buttercream.
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 150kcal
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Raspberry Buttercream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh raspberry purée (strained)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for buttercream)
For Decoration
- Optional: pink gel coloring for extra vibrance
- Crushed freeze-dried raspberries for garnish
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup (60g) cream cheese, and 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract, mix until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups (190g) all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp matcha green tea powder, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients until a dough forms.
- Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll the chilled dough into balls, placing them on a lined baking sheet with space in between.
- Flatten each ball slightly to create cookie shapes.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Make the Raspberry Buttercream
- In a mixing bowl, beat 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add 1 1/2 cups (180g) powdered sugar while mixing.
- Mix in 2 tbsp fresh raspberry purée and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until well incorporated.
- Beat until fluffy and add gel color if desired.
Decorate
- Pipe or swirl raspberry buttercream onto each cooled cookie.
- Sprinkle with crushed freeze-dried raspberries for garnish.
Notes
These cookies can also be drizzled with white chocolate for an additional sweet touch. Consider adding a dash of lemon zest to the buttercream for extra flavor.