Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of matcha green tea and white chocolate with these soft and chewy Matcha Cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon high-quality matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additions:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a dough forms.
- Add chocolate chips: Fold in white chocolate chips if desired.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use ceremonial-grade matcha for the brightest green color and best flavor.
- Adjust matcha to taste—more for a stronger flavor, less for subtle notes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
