Soft & Chewy Matcha Almond Cookies
Delightful almond flour cookies blended with the flavors of matcha for a chewy texture and nutty taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 bowl, combine almond flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped macadamia nuts until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of dough onto the baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For a unique twist, serve cookies with matcha-flavored ice cream or yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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