Vegan Matcha Strawberry Swirl Cookies (Print Version)
Soft, chewy cookies with vibrant green matcha dough swirled with sweet strawberry. A visually stunning plant-based treat.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
05 - 1 tbsp matcha green tea powder
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup vegan butter, softened
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened plant milk (soy, oat, or almond)
09 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Strawberry Swirl
10 - 1/4 cup strawberry preserves or jam (smooth, seedless preferred)
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the vegan butter and sugar together using a hand mixer or stand mixer until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Add the plant milk and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until combined.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until a soft dough forms.
06 - Divide the dough in half. Place one half in a separate bowl.
07 - To one half, add the strawberry preserves and fold in gently. The dough should turn pink with visible swirls; do not overmix.
08 - Using a spoon, dollop alternating teaspoons of matcha dough and strawberry dough onto a piece of parchment. Gently press together and roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
09 - Wrap the log tightly in parchment and chill in the freezer for 20 minutes, until firm.
10 - Slice the chilled dough into 1/2-inch thick rounds and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
11 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are just set and the centers look slightly soft.
12 - Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The chewy center gives way to edges that crisp up just enough, creating that perfect texture contrast that makes you reach for seconds
- Watching people slice into the log reveal those beautiful green and pink spirals never gets old—its like edible art you created yourself
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- Chilling the log is nonnegotiable—if you skip it, your swirl will blur together and the cookies will spread into thin, flat discs
- The dough log freezes beautifully for up to a month, so you can slice and bake fresh cookies whenever the mood strikes
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- Use a sharp knife and run it under hot water between slices for cleaner edges that show off the swirl
- If your kitchen runs warm, chill your baking sheets before putting the sliced dough on them to prevent spreading