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Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies

Delicious Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies in 30 Minutes

These Strawberry Matcha Neapolitan Cookies are vibrant and delicious, perfectly blending sweet and earthy flavors in a quick and easy recipe.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can substitute with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda ensure it’s fresh for optimal results
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder can be omitted if using only baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt fine sea salt preferred
  • ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar reduce sugar to lower sweetness if preferred
  • 1 large egg room temperature; can use a flax egg for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for better quality
For the Flavoring
  • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries blend to a fine powder
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder culinary-grade for baking

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
  3. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes using a stand mixer.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  6. Divide dough into three equal portions.
  7. Mix powdered freeze-dried strawberries into one portion and matcha powder into the second portion.
  8. Form about 1 tablespoon of each colored dough into a ball, rolling them in granulated sugar.
  9. Place dough balls on baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for easier mixing. Chill the dough if it feels sticky before rolling into balls.

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