Matcha Latte Cookies (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 200g regular sugar.
02 - 110g (1/2 cup) melted butter that's been cooled down.
03 - A single large egg (58-59g).
04 - 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
05 - 200g plain flour.
06 - 1 tablespoon of matcha powder.
07 - 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
09 - A pinch (1/2 teaspoon) of salt.
10 - 200g mascarpone cheese.
11 - 75g powdered sugar.
12 - 20g of agave syrup or honey.
13 - 120g heavy whipping cream.
14 - 1/2 teaspoon matcha for sprinkling on top.

# Instructions:

01 - Gently melt butter until liquid without letting it froth, then leave it in the fridge to cool for about 20 mins.
02 - Whisk cooled butter with sugar for a minute. Add vanilla and egg, stir until mixed evenly.
03 - Stir together matcha, salt, flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Add this to the wet mix and blend thoroughly.
04 - Grab 53g portions, roll them into balls, flatten a bit, and chill for half an hour.
05 - Preheat oven to 180°C/355°F. Bake six cookies at once for about 10-11 minutes.
06 - Wait 3 minutes on the tray, then move the cookies to a rack to cool completely.
07 - Mix mascarpone, both sugars, cream, and vanilla until you see stiff peaks.
08 - Pipe the whipped cream onto the cooled cookies in a circle and sprinkle matcha powder on top.

# Notes:

01 - Using a kitchen scale ensures accuracy.
02 - Bake only one tray at a time for consistent results.
03 - Spread cream just before eating.

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