Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ cup all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (plus ½ cup for rolling)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Flavorings
- ½ cup freeze dried strawberries
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Prepare Baking Sheets: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and to allow easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine 1 ⅔ cups all purpose flour, ½ tsp baking soda, ½ tsp baking powder, and ¼ tsp salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl or using a stand mixer, whisk together ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in 1 egg and 2 tsp vanilla extract into the butter and sugar mixture until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
- Divide Dough: Split the dough into three equal portions and place each portion into separate bowls for flavor additions.
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Using a spice grinder or food processor, pulse the ½ cup freeze dried strawberries until finely powdered—approximately 2 tablespoons of powder—and fold this into one bowl of dough.
- Add Matcha Powder: Add 1 tablespoon of matcha powder to another bowl of dough and mix thoroughly to incorporate the green tea flavor.
- Form Neapolitan Dough Balls: Take 1 tablespoon of dough from each bowl and combine all three portions into a single dough ball weighing about 50 grams, creating the layered Neapolitan effect.
- Roll in Sugar: Pour ½ cup granulated sugar into a small bowl and roll each dough ball in the sugar, coating evenly for a sweet, crunchy exterior.
- Bake Cookies: Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or serving to let them set perfectly.
Notes
- Room temperature butter and egg ensure better mixing and texture.
- Using freeze dried strawberries helps achieve an intense strawberry flavor without adding extra moisture.
- Ensure not to overmix the cookie dough to keep the cookies tender.
- Rolling cookies in sugar adds a pleasant crunch and sweet sparkle on the outside.
- You can store the baked cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
