Ah, matcha—the drink of choice for people who enjoy pretending they have their life together. Iced matcha lattes are cool, refreshing, and perfect for flexing your zen, while matcha sugar cookies let you indulge in a little extra flavor. The combination is as balanced as your attempt at being both healthy and indulgent. It’s that subtle mix of earthy matcha with a hint of sweetness that gets you hooked. It’s the perfect way to make people think you have your life perfectly together, even if you’re just trying to stay awake.
Iced Matcha Latte with Matcha Sugar Cookies
A smooth iced matcha latte paired with delightfully sweet matcha sugar cookies—a soothing drink and indulgent treat combo. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For Iced Matcha Latte:
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 tbsp honey or sweetener
- 1/2 cup water hot
- Ice cubes
For Matcha Sugar Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until fluffy.
- Add vanilla extract, then flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix well to form dough.
- Roll dough into small balls, then flatten slightly.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
- For iced matcha latte: whisk matcha powder with hot water until smooth.
- Pour over ice in a glass.
- Add milk and sweetener, then stir.
- Serve with your fresh matcha cookies.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin B12: 4%
- Calcium: 8%
- Iron: 10%
- Vitamin A: 6%
- Vitamin C: 3%
- Use almond or oat milk for a creamier, plant-based option.
- Try adding a dash of vanilla extract to the latte for extra flavor.
- Store extra cookies in an airtight container for later indulgence.
