Baking with Benefits: Why Matcha Sugar Cookies Are a Better Sweet Treat

[{"selector":"#anim-f1478c26-e067-446f-8fef-feb1c427bd4b","keyframes":[{"offset":0,"transform":"translate3d(0, -348.12312%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.29,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.45,"transform":"translate3d(0, -97.89222134399999%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.61,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.71,"transform":"translate3d(0, -33.280570272%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.8,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.85,"transform":"translate3d(0, -12.497620008%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":0.92,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"},{"offset":0.96,"transform":"translate3d(0, -5.430720672%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(.5, 0, 1, 1)"},{"offset":1,"transform":"translate3d(0, 0%, 0)","easing":"cubic-bezier(0, 0, .5, 1)"}],"delay":0,"duration":600,"fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e06edfb5-0fce-432e-92a9-1d28cc11263a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.514648210040342%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] Antioxidant Powerhouse : Matcha is rich in catechins, especially EGCG, which help fight free radicals and reduce inflammation.

Energy Boost Without the Crash: Thanks to natural caffeine and L-theanine, matcha provides a calm, steady energy that’s smoother than coffee.

[{"selector":"#anim-f4553833-a9f6-42b5-9bf9-94f38af26263","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-296ab6b4-43dd-414e-98bf-80f7f05b4284 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-14.402173672572543%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Supports Metabolism: Studies show matcha can help increase calorie burning, making these cookies a less guilty pleasure.

[{"selector":"#anim-401edc6e-cb03-4d6f-afbc-ef2deab2d7ad","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-bb64acb9-241c-478e-b759-b06e757f9fe4","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-124.10072%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-4fac9483-ccda-4d06-bfd7-938333798314 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Focus and Clarity: The L-theanine in matcha also promotes mental clarity and calm — perfect for a mid-day snack.

[{"selector":"#anim-c041d58f-52be-4b74-a061-3452461eea31","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(1)","scale(1.5)","scale(0.95)","scale(1)"],"offset":[0,0.33,0.66,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1450,"easing":"ease-in-out","fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-77c83fc7-7b9f-4d0b-b059-0df0394b41fb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Less Sugar, More Flavor: Matcha’s earthy flavor balances sweetness, so you can often reduce sugar in the recipe without losing taste.

[{"selector":"#anim-2550e6a9-2089-4f9f-bcae-d4ac089b3d45","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-125.64102%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .8, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-b334829f-1086-4b12-bb64-1bbaa3ba572c","keyframes":{"transform":["rotateZ(-180deg)","rotateZ(0deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .5, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e52e6d82-7a3f-4d4d-b7d6-c4b15f4363d4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}]

Natural Color: No need for artificial dyes — matcha gives cookies a beautiful green hue, naturally.

[{"selector":"#anim-d56bcf3b-5378-44da-8b81-a13110cf8736","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(126.2963%, 0px, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .8, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-744e8f31-ec28-4ee4-a5a7-5c3b058ad1b4","keyframes":{"transform":["rotateZ(180deg)","rotateZ(0deg)"]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.2, 0, .5, 1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f9823aed-90b7-43c6-b170-dfffb0fb4a95 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(7.812499744007886%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

Mood Lifter: Matcha may help boost serotonin and dopamine levels, giving your mood a gentle lift.

[{"selector":"#anim-c18c040a-d715-44f5-8a3e-13266f100380","keyframes":{"transform":["rotate(-540deg) scale(0.1)","none"],"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1000,"fill":"both","iterations":1}] [{"selector":"#anim-33484e4d-0cf3-47b1-a0cc-39a466e7e6ba [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-3.552713678800501e-15%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}]

Digestive Friendly: The gentle caffeine content and antioxidants may aid in digestion compared to heavy desserts.

[{"selector":"#anim-01fb064d-b9e7-42ae-9b30-daf9f798e08c","keyframes":{"opacity":[1,1]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-31168f5c-8e17-48e8-8a29-e01a9b319884","keyframes":{"transform":["scale(3)","scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ba224cb2-138c-4c27-bf5b-fde46fa3f88c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(21.874999829338595%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}]

STAY CONNECTED

[{"selector":"#anim-3d96dd71-df92-4f98-9144-82be04b7a3cc","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":1200,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5b52db6c-7531-46c4-8b0a-4e376a5a6d71 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.26217521097493%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Learn more