Matcha Lavender Blondies
Servings:
12-15 blondies
Ingredients:
For the Blondie Mix:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder (high-quality)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lavender Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lavender syrup (see note)
- 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
To Make the Blondie Mix:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8-inch x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter until it's light and fluffy. Add matcha powder and mix well.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients mixture to the wet ingredients mixture. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
- Press the blondie dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
To Bake:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Let the blondies cool completely on a wire rack.
For the Lavender Glaze:
- Whisk together powdered sugar, lavender syrup, milk, and salt in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled blondies.
Notes:
- To make lavender syrup, combine 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup water with 10-15 dried lavender buds in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Let cool and strain before using.
- High-quality matcha powder will give the best flavor results.
Variations:
- If you prefer a more pronounced matcha flavor, use 1 1/2 or even 2 teaspoons of matcha powder.
- For a different flavor combination, try adding chopped nuts or dried cranberries to the blondie dough.