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Marbled Berry and Matcha Cookies

This recipe produces soft, chewy cookies with a marbled appearance created by swirling berry puree and matcha green tea powder into the dough before baking. The cookies have a tender texture with a visual pattern of pink and pale green streaks on their surface, combining fruity sweetness with earthy matcha flavor.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup berry puree made from pureed strawberries and raspberries
  • 1 tsp matcha powder culinary grade

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Silicone spatula
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened butter and granulated sugar. Use a hand or stand mixer to beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. Observe the pale, creamy color and increased volume.
  3. Add the egg to the butter and sugar mixture. Mix until fully incorporated, with the mixture appearing smooth and slightly glossy.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. The dough should come together and be slightly sticky but firm enough to handle.
  5. Divide the dough into two equal portions. Mix the matcha powder into one portion until fully blended, and gently fold the berry puree into the other portion, creating a marbled effect. Use a silicone spatula to swirl the two halves together lightly, creating streaks of pink and green throughout the dough.
  6. Scoop spoonfuls of the marbled dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten each mound with the back of a spoon.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the cookies look set. The tops should still look slightly soft but hold their shape.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and transfer the cookies to a cooling rack. Allow them to cool completely before handling to prevent breaking.