Healthy Matcha Green Tea Sugar Cookies
These Healthy Matcha Green Tea Sugar Cookies are soft, lightly sweet, and full of smooth, earthy matcha flavor. Made with simple, better-for-you ingredients, they’re a lighter sugar cookie that still tastes indulgent—perfect for afternoon tea, everyday treats, or a not-too-sweet dessert.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour or white whole wheat flour
- 1 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter or coconut oil softened
- ½ cup coconut sugar or light brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 –2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup optional, for extra moisture
- Optional Toppings
- Light dusting of powdered sugar
- Simple honey or maple glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter (or coconut oil) and sugar for about 2 minutes, until smooth and slightly fluffy.
- Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Add honey or maple syrup if using.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Gently flatten tops slightly with your fingers or the bottom of a glass.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set and centers look soft.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Cookies should remain light green—avoid browning.
- Fresh, high-quality matcha makes a big difference in flavor and color.
- Cookies firm up slightly as they cool while staying soft inside.