Latte Matcha Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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200g white sugar.
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110g (1/2 cup) melted butter, cooled a bit.
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200g plain flour.
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
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1 large egg (58-59g).
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1/2 teaspoon salt.
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1 tablespoon matcha (green tea) powder.
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder.
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1 teaspoon vanilla.
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200g mascarpone cheese.
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75g powdered sugar.
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120g whipping cream.
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20g honey or agave syrup.
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1/2 teaspoon matcha powder for sprinkling on top.
# Instructions:
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Gently melt butter without letting it bubble, then stick it in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool off.
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Stir together your flour, baking powder, matcha, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add this to the wet mix and stir until smooth.
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Combine cooled butter with sugar, whisking for a minute. Then add in the egg and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
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Scoop out 53g portions, roll into little balls, flatten gently, and put them in the fridge for 30 mins.
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Preheat oven to 180°C/355°F. Bake six cookies per tray for about 10 or 11 minutes.
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Let the cookies rest on the baking tray for about 3 minutes, then set them on a wire rack to cool fully.
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Beat mascarpone, vanilla, sugars, and cream together until you get stiff peaks.
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Use a piping bag to add a swirl of cream on the cookies. Sprinkle matcha powder on top.
# Notes:
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Measuring ingredients properly can improve the final result.
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Bake just one tray at a time for even results.
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Add the cream topping right before you eat them.