Gluten-Free Strawberry Matcha Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy gluten-free cookies combining earthy matcha green tea with bursts of sweet strawberry flavor.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
02 - 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
05 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - ⅔ cup granulated sugar
08 - ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 large egg
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - ¾ cup freeze-dried strawberries, roughly chopped

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together gluten-free flour, matcha powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Mix in egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold chopped freeze-dried strawberries into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The earthy matcha balances perfectly with bright strawberry notes in every bite
  • Gluten-free treats that actually taste like they are not missing anything
  • Your kitchen will smell incredible while these bake
02 -
  • Overmixing the dough will make these tough, so stop as soon as the flour disappears
  • Freeze-dried strawberries can vary in size, so give them a rough chop for even distribution
  • These cookies continue baking on the hot sheet, so trust the soft centers when you pull them out
03 -
  • Let your butter soften truly to room temperature for proper creaming
  • Chop the freeze-dried strawberries right before adding to prevent them from absorbing moisture

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