matcha – Inspiration

Matcha Glaze

Stokes — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:21:17 +0000

This sweet, flavourful matcha green tea glaze is going to be your new favourite way to glaze donuts, cookies, cupcakes and cakes. Super quick simple and the prettiest shade of green.

Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

1⅓ cups (160 g) powdered sugar

2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. whole milk

1 tsp. Good quality matcha

Kosher salt

Preparation:

Whisk powdered sugar, milk, matcha, and a few pinches of salt in a medium bowl until smooth. The consistency should be viscous but not overly thick; adjust with more powdered sugar or milk as needed.

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Chewy, Delicious Matcha Green Tea Cookies

Stokes — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:17:22 +0000

Meet your new favourite kind of cookie! These matcha green tea cookies are the most beautiful shade of green and are seriously addicting! A subtle sweetness and satisfying chew, these cookies are great on their own or with your morning coffee (or matcha!).

Here’s how to make them:

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 1/2 tsp matcha green tea powder

Black sesame seeds to sprinkle (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). In a small bowl, stir together flour, matcha green tea powder, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

In your stand mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

Roll dough into balls about one inch in diameter and flatten slightly to create round discs, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Sprinkle your black sesame seeds (optional).

Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on a cookie sheet for two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.

This is a wonderful recipe to make when you want to switch it up compared to the usual chocolate chip (or you could add some white chocolate chips in this – that would be delicious!). If you make this recipe and want to share it with us, tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.

Matcha Energy Bites

Stokes — Thu, 12 May 2022 14:09:18 +0000

These matcha energy bites are the perfect treat when you feel like you need something sweet as a little “pick me up” in the day. These are wonderful to make ahead in large batches and save in your fridge for when you feel you could use a little burst of energy!

Here’s what you need:

Ingredients:

1 cup ground almonds

1 cup grounded coconut

2 tsp matcha powder

1/4 cup agave syrup

1/2 cup chocolate (melted, dark or milk)

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in your stand mixer and mix until everything is well incorporated.

Form 14-16 balls and put them in the freezer for at least 10 minutes so that they’re easier to coat in the chocolate later.

Coat each matcha ball with your melted chocolate.

Quick, easy and so delicious! These also make great gifts. If you make this recipe and want to share it with us, tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.