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Stack of matcha crinkle cookies on a white plate, thick cracks and powdered sugar coating visible.
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Matcha Crinkle Cookies

Soft, chewy matcha crinkle cookies with a snowy sugar coating and vibrant green tea flavor — easy to bake, share, and enjoy anytime.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 12 serves
Calories 200kcal

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
  • ⅓ cup neutral oil vegetable, canola, or avocado; 70 ml
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened milk 30 ml
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract 10 ml
  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour + 2 tbsp; spooned and leveled (165 g)
  • 2 tbsp matcha powder high-quality (12 g)
  • 1 tsp baking powder 4 g
  • ¼ tsp baking soda 1 g
  • ¼ tsp salt about 1 g

For Rolling

  • ⅓ cup sugar 65 g
  • ½ cup powdered sugar 60 g

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Sift flour, matcha, baking powder, and baking soda directly into the wet mixture. Add salt. Fold together gently with a spatula until fully combined — do not overmix.
  • Use a 2-tbsp cookie scoop to portion the dough into balls.
  • Drop each dough ball into granulated sugar, rolling to coat completely, then roll in powdered sugar until thickly coated.
  • Arrange on prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Bake for 12–13 minutes, until cookies are puffy with cracked tops but centers are still soft.
  • Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

  • You can bake the dough immediately for cookies that spread more and have a fudgier texture, or chill for 30-60 minutes for thicker cookies with a more domed shape.
  • If using a larger scoop (3-4 tbsp), extend baking time by 2–5 minutes. Smaller scoops bake more evenly and hold a sharper crinkle pattern.
  • For sticky dough, scoop directly into the granulated sugar without handling first; the sugar will absorb surface moisture and make rolling easier.
  • Measure flour by weight or spoon-and-level to prevent dry or overly stiff dough. If dough feels too loose, add 1–2 tbsp extra flour.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg