Soft & Chewy Matcha Almond Cookies
Delightful cookies blending almond and matcha flavors, soft on the inside and chewy, perfect for snacks or desserts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine almond flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped macadamia nuts.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Experiment with different nuts or add-ins as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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