Matcha Ube Cookies

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Make sugar cookie dough, divide in half, flavor one with matcha and one with ube extract, combine portions of each color, roll in sugar, and bake until just set for vibrant two-toned cookies.

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Clare Greco
Updated on Sun, 16 Mar 2025 22:11:19 GMT
Matcha Ube Cookies
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Matcha Ube Cookies is built from the recorded ingredient list and ordered method below. Read each quantity as a working part of the recipe: keeping the listed ingredients measured, using the stated equipment, and following the sequence gives the clearest path to the intended texture and finish. This editorial guide preserves the original recipe facts while explaining the practical cues that help a home cook work carefully and confidently.

Matcha Ube Cookies Ingredients

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For the Cookie Dough: 355 g all-purpose flour (2 ¾ cup); ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 227 g unsalted butter (1 cup), softened to room temperature; 350 g granulated sugar (1 ¾ cup); 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature.

For the Flavors: 5 g matcha powder (2 teaspoons), sifted; 2 teaspoons ube extract (preferably Butterfly brand).

For Rolling: Granulated sugar, as needed.

How to Make Matcha Ube Cookies

Four chronological preparation stages for Matcha Ube Cookies
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  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using an electric hand mixer), cream together the butter and sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs: Add the egg and egg yolk to the butter mixture. Continue to mix until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed to ensure thorough mixing.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Add the dry mixture to the mixing bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Divide and flavor: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Mix the sifted matcha powder into one portion until evenly distributed. Mix the ube extract into the second portion until the color is uniform.
  7. Portion the dough: Use a #50 scoop (slightly larger than a tablespoon) to portion out the matcha dough. Each portion will be roughly 25 grams. Repeat with the ube dough.
  8. Form the cookies: Press together one matcha portion with one ube portion. Form into a ball, then roll in granulated sugar. Repeat until you have used all the dough.
  9. Arrange for baking: Place 6 cookies on each baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for spreading during baking.
  10. Bake: Bake cookies one sheet at a time in the center rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes, until just the edges are set and the cookie has puffed up in the center. Make sure to cool the baking sheet before adding the next batch of cookie dough.
  11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Why the Order Matters

The order is useful because it separates preparation, mixing, shaping, cooking, and finishing into deliberate stages. Set out every measured ingredient before starting, use the stated temperature and timing from the source, and pause to check texture at each transition. Combine only as much as the instruction asks; aggressive mixing, early cutting, or changing the listed pan or vessel can alter the result. Use the visual cue in the recorded step alongside its time range, then let the finished dish rest, chill, cool, or set whenever the method specifies.

Critical Visual and Timing Cues

Work with clean bowls and measured portions so the recipe remains repeatable. Keep wet and dry components separate until the stated joining point. If the source calls for folding, use a broad gentle motion rather than beating; if it calls for chilling, baking, or cooling, allow the full recorded interval. Check colour, firmness, and texture at the point named in each instruction instead of adding unlisted ingredients. These small decisions preserve the intended balance without changing the verified formula.

Serving and Storage

Serve the finished recipe in the form and temperature directed by the source. Cool or chill it fully before storage when the method calls for that step, and keep leftovers covered in an appropriate container. The exact ingredients and quantities remain the reference point; substitutions should only be made where the original recipe explicitly permits them. Use sensible food-safety handling for dairy, eggs, or other perishable ingredients. Present each portion neatly and enjoy it promptly for the best texture.

Practical Kitchen Notes

The ingredient list is not a suggestion: every listed amount, including optional ingredients and garnish directions, belongs to the verified record. Measure before beginning, preserve the named pan or preparation surface, and avoid adding familiar extras that are not present in the source. The recorded preparation, cooking, and total times communicate the recipe's intended schedule, while individual resting and cooling steps still need their full attention.

Details Worth Preserving

The new ingredient photograph and chronological 2×2 process photograph support the written method without replacing it. The current hero image remains unchanged. The earlier repeated body image is excluded, and a separate original image from the source record is retained as the third body image. Before serving, review the finished texture against the final cue in the original instruction rather than relying on an arbitrary clock alone. Keep surfaces clean, portion tools ready, and perishable ingredients appropriately chilled. If you make the recipe ahead, complete every stated cooling or setting stage before covering it. Wash measuring tools promptly and return ingredients to proper storage after use. When portions are shaped or served, work steadily and keep the serving surface dry and clean. A careful final check of colour, aroma, firmness, and temperature helps preserve the recipe's intended result without adding a new ingredient or changing its method. Direct responsive WebP copies preserve orientation and aspect ratio without crop, upscaling, transformations, or a Worker deployment.

A Steady Workflow

Read the complete method, measure every recorded amount, and arrange the named equipment before starting. Keep the written recipe beside you. The source method controls the sequence, temperature, timing, and any cooling, chilling, setting, or resting interval. Keep perishables appropriately chilled and leftovers covered. This steady approach preserves the verified formula without adding changes.

Recorded Recipe Tips

  • The color of your matcha dough depends on the quality of your matcha powder. Higher quality matcha results in a richer, more vibrant green color.
  • Butterfly brand ube extract is recommended as it is more concentrated in flavor and color than other brands like McCormick.
  • Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  • For the best flavor, allow ingredients to come to room temperature before beginning.
Finished Matcha Ube Cookies
Finished Matcha Ube Cookies | Recipes by Clare
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Conclusion

Matcha Ube Cookies makes 22 cookies in 30 recorded minutes. Preserve every listed quantity, temperature, timing cue, and ordered instruction for the intended result.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How many servings does Matcha Ube Cookies make?

It makes 22 cookies and serves 22.

→ How long does Matcha Ube Cookies take?

The recipe records 15 minutes of preparation, 15 minutes of cooking, and 30 minutes total.

→ What is the best way to keep Matcha Ube Cookies consistent?

Measure every listed ingredient, follow the ordered instructions, and use the stated temperature and timing cues rather than adding unrecorded changes.

→ Why should the recorded cooling or resting directions be followed?

Those directions are part of the method and help the finished recipe reach the texture and structure intended by the source.

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Matcha Ube Cookies

Preparation Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
15 Minutes
Total Cooking Time:
30 Minutes
Number of Servings:
22
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Soft, chewy cookies with a beautiful swirl of earthy green matcha and sweet purple ube. These eye-catching treats blend Japanese and Filipino flavors for a unique, delicious dessert!

Ingredients You'll Need

  • For the Cookie Dough

  • For the Flavors

  • For Rolling

How to Make It

1.

1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

2.

2. Cream butter and sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment (or using an electric hand mixer), cream together the butter and sugar until smooth, about 3 minutes.

3.

3. Add eggs: Add the egg and egg yolk to the butter mixture. Continue to mix until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed to ensure thorough mixing.

4.

4. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

5.

5. Combine wet and dry: Add the dry mixture to the mixing bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.

6.

6. Divide and flavor: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Mix the sifted matcha powder into one portion until evenly distributed. Mix the ube extract into the second portion until the color is uniform.

7.

7. Portion the dough: Use a #50 scoop (slightly larger than a tablespoon) to portion out the matcha dough. Each portion will be roughly 25 grams. Repeat with the ube dough.

8.

8. Form the cookies: Press together one matcha portion with one ube portion. Form into a ball, then roll in granulated sugar. Repeat until you have used all the dough.

9.

9. Arrange for baking: Place 6 cookies on each baking sheet, leaving enough space between them for spreading during baking.

10.

10. Bake: Bake cookies one sheet at a time in the center rack of the oven for 10-12 minutes, until just the edges are set and the cookie has puffed up in the center. Make sure to cool the baking sheet before adding the next batch of cookie dough.

11.

11. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Extra Information

  1. The color of your matcha dough depends on the quality of your matcha powder. Higher quality matcha results in a richer, more vibrant green color.
  2. Butterfly brand ube extract is recommended as it is more concentrated in flavor and color than other brands like McCormick.
  3. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
  4. For the best flavor, allow ingredients to come to room temperature before beginning.

Essential Tools

  • Stand mixer with paddle attachment or electric hand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • #50 cookie scoop (or tablespoon measure)
  • Wire cooling rack

Allergy Warnings

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains wheat (flour)
  • Contains dairy (butter)
  • Contains eggs

Nutrition Details (Per Portion)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 201
  • Total Fat: 9 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 2 g