Pistachio Matcha Sugar Cookies

Made with a combination of almond and pistachio flour, these cookies are a gluten-free treat that perfectly balances earthy tones and a subtle sweetness.

Elevate your baking game with these Grain-Free Pistachio Matcha Cookies, a delightful blend of health-conscious ingredients and irresistible flavors. The nutty richness of pistachio flour combined with the earthy notes of matcha creates a cookie experience that is both unique and satisfying. Share these treats with friends and family or enjoy them as a guilt-free indulgence for yourself. Happy baking!


Pistachio Matcha Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled pistachios (for making pistachio flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sweetener of your choice (e.g., erythritol, coconut sugar, or monk fruit)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped (for folding into the dough)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make Pistachio Flour:In a food processor, blitz 1 cup of shelled pistachios until they turn into a fine flour-like consistency.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:In a mixing bowl, combine the pistachio flour, almond flour, coconut flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps and the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Cream Butter and Sweetener:In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and your chosen sweetener until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick cookie dough forms.
  7. Fold in Chopped Pistachios:Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly.
  8. Shape Cookies:Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Flatten Cookies:Use the back of a fork or your fingers to gently flatten each cookie ball.
  10. Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve:Once cooled, enjoy your grain-free pistachio matcha cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!

Notes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shelled pistachios (for making pistachio flour)
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sweetener of your choice (e.g., erythritol, coconut sugar, or monk fruit)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped (for folding into the dough)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make Pistachio Flour:In a food processor, blitz 1 cup of shelled pistachios until they turn into a fine flour-like consistency.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:In a mixing bowl, combine the pistachio flour, almond flour, coconut flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps and the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Cream Butter and Sweetener:In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and your chosen sweetener until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick cookie dough forms.
  7. Fold in Chopped Pistachios:Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly.
  8. Shape Cookies:Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Flatten Cookies:Use the back of a fork or your fingers to gently flatten each cookie ball.
  10. Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve:Once cooled, enjoy your grain-free pistachio matcha cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!

Pistachio Matcha Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Make Pistachio Flour:In a food processor, blitz 1 cup of shelled pistachios until they turn into a fine flour-like consistency.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:In a mixing bowl, combine the pistachio flour, almond flour, coconut flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Ensure there are no lumps and the ingredients are well combined.
  4. Cream Butter and Sweetener:In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and your chosen sweetener until light and fluffy.
  5. Add Wet Ingredients:Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a thick cookie dough forms.
  7. Fold in Chopped Pistachios:Gently fold in the 1/2 cup of chopped pistachios into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly.
  8. Shape Cookies:Scoop about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of dough and roll it into a ball. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Flatten Cookies:Use the back of a fork or your fingers to gently flatten each cookie ball.
  10. Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  11. Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Serve:Once cooled, enjoy your grain-free pistachio matcha cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!

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