Matcha White Chocolate Cookies
Soft and chewy Matcha White Chocolate Cookies are infused with earthy matcha and studded with creamy white chocolate chunks. Their beautiful green color and balanced sweetness make them perfect for tea parties, gifts, or simply treating yourself.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale
- Stand Mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie scoop
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 170 g unsalted butter softened (¾ cup)
- 150 g brown sugar packed (¾ cup)
- 100 g granulated sugar ½ cup
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 280 g all-purpose flour 2 ¼ cups
- 2 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha powder about 10g
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 170 g chopped white chocolate 1 cup, or two 4-ounce bars
Instructions
- Prep the dry ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the egg and yolk, followed by vanilla extract.
- Mix the dough: Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in chopped white chocolate. Can be chilled up to 24 hours for chewier cookies with a more complex flavor, but chilling isn't necessary for this dough.
- Bake: Scoop large 60g (3-tbsp) portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly underdone.
- Cool: Use a lard (6+ inch) round cookie cutter to "scoot" the cookies into uniform circles, if desired. Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling. Top with extra chopped white chocolate or a dusting of matcha if desired.
Notes
Disclaimer: I bake by weight for accuracy. Cup measurements are approximate and may vary depending on how you scoop.
Audrey's tip: Use high-quality culinary-grade matcha for the best flavor and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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