Strawberry Matcha Marble Cookies Recipe
Delight in these visually stunning Strawberry Matcha Marble Cookies, featuring a soft, buttery base dough divided into three vibrant flavors and colors: earthy matcha green, fruity strawberry pink, and classic vanilla white. These cookies combine elegant aesthetics with delicious flavors, perfect for teatime or gifting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Base Dough
- 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ¾ cups (345g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Color and Flavoring
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 tablespoon freeze-dried strawberry powder (or ½ teaspoon strawberry extract plus a drop of pink food gel)
- 2–3 teaspoons all-purpose flour, as needed to adjust dough consistency
Instructions
- Make the Base Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in two parts, mixing just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing. Divide the dough evenly into three separate bowls, approximately 280 to 300 grams each.
- Color and Flavor the Dough: To one bowl of dough, add the strawberry powder or strawberry extract with a small drop of pink food gel; mix until evenly colored. To the second bowl, sift in matcha powder and mix until uniformly green. Leave the third portion plain for vanilla flavor. If any dough becomes too sticky, incorporate 1 teaspoon of additional flour at a time until moldable.
- Shape and Marble the Cookies (Color Block Method): Take about 2 teaspoons of each colored dough and press side by side into a rough triangle shape—green, pink, and white. Stack a second similar set on top in the same order. Gently roll the stack into a ball and twist it once or twice to create a marble swirl. Place the dough ball on a parchment-lined baking sheet and press down firmly with your palm to flatten and reveal the swirl pattern.
- Shape and Marble the Cookies (Spiral Method): Roll each colored dough portion into ropes about 3 inches long. Lay the ropes side by side—green, pink, and white—and twist them together once. Coil the twisted ropes like a cinnamon roll and press into a circle shape. Flatten slightly to hold the shape for baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the shaped cookies on the sheet with space between each. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, until cookies puff and edges start turning golden. Allow cooling on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Adjust flour amount when mixing colored doughs to achieve a soft but moldable consistency.
- Use parchment paper on baking sheets to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Both marble shaping methods (Color Block and Spiral) produce visually distinct swirls; choose based on preference.
- Cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature and consumed within a week for optimal freshness.
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder lends a natural fruit flavor and vibrant pink color; strawberry extract and food gel can be substituted if unavailable.
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