Soft & Chewy Matcha Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day
These soft and chewy Matcha Sugar Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day are naturally green, lightly sweet, and topped with creamy frosting and festive sprinkles. A fun and unique holiday treat perfect for parties, gifting, or baking with kids.
Ingredients
Matcha Sugar Cookies
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoon culinary-grade matcha powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 tablespoon milk or cream as needed
Decorations (optional)
- Green Sprinkles
- Gold Sugar Pearls
- Shamrock Toppers
Instructions
Make the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets and gently flatten the tops.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers are still soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Frosting
- Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy.
- Add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until frosting reaches a thick but pipeable consistency.
Decorations
- Once cookies are completely cool, pipe or spread frosting on top. Finish with green sprinkles, gold sugar pearls, or shamrock decorations.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade matcha for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
- Do not overbake — slightly soft centers keep cookies chewy.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes if it feels too soft to handle.
- Store frosted cookies in the fridge up to 5 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Unfrosted cookies can be frozen for up to 2 months.