Perfect timing for National Ice Cream Sandwich Day: These matcha cookies have a few fun add-ins, and a soft, cakey texture that’s great for cookie sandwiches (recipe below). What better way to eat them then with a scoop of vanilla ice cream?
Matcha Cookies
133g butter
60g granulated sugar
70g light brown sugar
pinch salt
1 egg
1 tbsp + 1 tsp honey
2 tsp vanilla syrup
150 bread flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
20g matcha powder
1/4 cup candied orange
1 tbsp black sesame seeds
1 tbsp white sesame seeds
1. In a stand mixer bowl, add butter, salt and both sugars
2. Using a paddle attachment, mix on low speed until combine
3. In a separate bowl, combine egg, salt, honey and vanilla syrup
4. Add egg mixture to butter mixture. Mix until combined
5. Sift bread flour, baking soda and matcha powder
6. Fold in flour mixture.
7. Fold in candied orange, black and white sesame seeds
8. Bake at 325˚F for 12-15 minutes