Chewy Matcha Cookies with White Chocolate
If you’ve never baked with matcha before, let this be your sign. These Chewy Matcha Cookies are the perfect balance of earthy green tea flavor and sweet white chocolate, wrapped in a soft, buttery cookie with crispy edges and a chewy center. They’re elegant, cozy, and just the right amount of different.
Why You’ll Fall in Love with These Cookies
Matcha brings a warm, slightly grassy note that makes these cookies feel refined and comforting at the same time. The white chocolate adds creamy sweetness that melts right into the green richness. They’re pretty to look at, soothing to bake, and totally addictive to eat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (plus extra for topping)
Step-by-Step: How to Make Matcha Cookies
1. Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Soften your butter and measure out your ingredients ahead of time for a smooth baking flow.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy—about 2–3 minutes. Add in eggs and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
3. Add Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, matcha, baking soda, and salt. Slowly mix into the wet ingredients just until a soft dough forms. Fold in white chocolate chips.
4. Chill the Dough
Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape and stay chewy when baked.
5. Scoop & Bake
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are just set. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
6. Add the Finishing Touch
While the cookies are still warm, press a few extra white chocolate chips into the tops for that bakery-style look.
Tips for Perfect Matcha Cookies
- Use good-quality matcha—culinary grade is best for baking with bold color and clean taste.
- Don’t overbake—the cookies will firm up as they cool but should look slightly underdone in the center when removed from the oven.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top if you like a salty-sweet bite!
Final Thoughts
These Matcha Cookies are soft, chewy, and bring just enough edge to your cookie game. With their gorgeous green hue and melt-in-your-mouth texture, they’re ideal for gifting, tea parties, or just elevating your everyday cookie fix.
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