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Matcha Pistachio Cookies Recipe

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4.1 from 2 reviews

These Matcha Pistachio Cookies are a delightful blend of earthy matcha flavor and crunchy pistachios, creating a uniquely vibrant and delicious cookie. Lightly sweetened and made with simple ingredients, they offer a perfect treat that is both visually appealing and tasty, ideal for an afternoon snack or tea time.

  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cookies

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon matcha powder
  • 1 tablespoon flax meal

Wet Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil (or other light oil)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
  • 3 tablespoons water

Add-ins

  • 1/3 cup pistachios (chopped, measure then chop)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, matcha powder, and flax meal to distribute the leavening agents and flavors evenly.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate small bowl, mix together the sugar, sunflower oil, vanilla flavoring, and water until the sugar is fully dissolved creating a sweet liquid base.
  4. Form the Dough: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until they are well combined into a thick, slightly sticky dough. Fold in the chopped pistachios carefully to distribute evenly.
  5. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into 12 evenly sized 1-inch balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookie balls in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until they are set but not overly browned, allowing the matcha flavor to develop.
  7. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Measure pistachios before chopping to ensure accurate quantity.
  • Use parchment paper for easy cookie removal and less mess.
  • Watch baking time closely to avoid overbaking; cookies should be soft in the center when removed.
  • Flax meal acts as a binder and adds subtle nutty flavor; ensure fresh flax meal for best results.
  • Can substitute sunflower oil with other light oils like canola or vegetable oil.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/matcha-pistachio-cookies-recipe/