Strawberry Matcha Marble Cookies Recipe
Delightful Strawberry Matcha Marble Cookies that combine the earthy flavor of matcha with the sweet tang of strawberries in a beautifully swirled dough. These buttery cookies feature a tri-colored marble effect, perfect for a unique and visually appealing treat that balances vanilla, matcha, and strawberry flavors.
- Author: Sana
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 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 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. Do not overmix. Divide the dough evenly into three separate bowls, approximately 280 to 300 grams per portion.
- Color and Flavor the Dough: To one portion of dough, add the strawberry powder or strawberry extract along with a small drop of pink food gel. Mix until evenly colored. To the second portion, sift in the matcha powder and mix until the dough is uniformly green. Leave the third portion plain for vanilla. If any dough becomes too sticky after adding powders, mix in 1 teaspoon of flour at a time until the dough is soft but moldable.
- Shape and Marble the Cookies (Color Block Method): For defined swirls, take about 2 teaspoons of each colored dough and press them side by side—green, pink, and white—into a rough triangle. Stack a second set on top in the same order. Gently roll the stack into a ball and twist it once or twice to create a swirl. Place the dough ball onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and press down firmly with your palm to flatten and reveal the swirl.
- Shape and Marble the Cookies (Spiral Method): Roll each color of dough into a rope 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. Flatten slightly to hold the shape.
- 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, spacing them apart. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookies are puffed and just turning golden at the edges. Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Freeze-dried strawberry powder can be substituted with strawberry extract and a drop of pink food gel for color.
- If dough becomes sticky after adding powders, add flour gradually to maintain moldability.
- Two marbling methods are provided; choose based on your desired swirl effect.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approx. 35g)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
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