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30-Minute Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies Recipe

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These 30-Minute Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies are a delightful twist on classic cookies, featuring three distinct layers of flavor: sweet strawberry, earthy matcha, and a traditional vanilla base. Soft, chewy, and beautifully colorful, they are perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a unique homemade treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups 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

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate even baking.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine 1 ⅔ cups all purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir together and set aside.
  4. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate large bowl or a stand mixer, whisk ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
  5. Add Egg and Vanilla: Add 1 room temperature egg and 2 tsp vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
  7. Divide Dough: Split the cookie dough evenly into 3 separate bowls for flavoring each portion differently.
  8. Make Strawberry Powder: Using a spice grinder or food processor, pulse ½ cup freeze dried strawberries until you obtain about 2 tbsp of fine powder. Add the strawberry powder to one bowl of dough and mix thoroughly.
  9. Add Matcha Powder: Add 1 tbsp of matcha powder to a second bowl of dough and mix until evenly blended.
  10. Form Cookies: Take 1 tbsp of dough from each of the three bowls (plain, strawberry, matcha) and combine them to form a single cookie dough ball weighing approximately 50 grams.
  11. Coat with Sugar: Pour ½ cup granulated sugar into a small bowl and roll each dough ball in the sugar until fully coated. Continue until all dough is used.
  12. Bake Cookies: Arrange the sugar-coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
  13. Cool: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving.

Notes

  • Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing and texture.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries can be found in specialty stores or online for best results.
  • Do not overmix the dough to maintain a tender cookie texture.
  • Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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