Spring Cookie Collection (Print Version)
Three vibrant spring cookie varieties with fresh citrus, matcha, and strawberry flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1 large egg
04 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
09 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Matcha Almond Shortbread
10 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 3/4 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
13 - 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
14 - 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
15 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Strawberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
16 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
17 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
18 - 1 large egg
19 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
20 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
21 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
22 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
23 - 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
24 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - For each cookie variety, cream the butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
03 - Add eggs (if required), flavorings, and mix until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients for each recipe. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
05 - For drop cookies (lemon and strawberry), scoop tablespoonfuls onto prepared trays, spacing 2 inches apart. For shortbread, roll dough into a log, chill for 30 minutes, then slice into rounds.
06 - Bake each batch for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
07 - Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get three completely different flavor experiences from one baking session
- These cookies look stunning arranged together on a platter
- The doughs can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for fresh baking anytime
02 -
- Chilling the matcha dough is non-negotiable—warm dough spreads too much and loses that elegant shortbread shape
- Crush freeze-dried strawberries into a powder rather than leaving chunks for more even distribution
- Space cookies 2 inches apart regardless of variety—they all spread more than you'd expect
03 -
- Double parchment your baking sheets if you notice bottoms browning too quickly
- Sift matcha powder over the finished shortbread for an extra vibrant green presentation