Description
Delight in these chewy and flavorful Matcha Cookies with White Chocolate, featuring a perfect balance of earthy matcha powder and creamy white chocolate chips. These cookies are easy to make and bake to golden perfection in just 27 minutes, perfect for a unique twist on a classic treat.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
- Extra white chocolate chips for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the cookies evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder until well combined. Set this mixture aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes with a hand or stand mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, continuing to beat until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet ingredients, stirring just until everything is evenly combined without overmixing.
- Fold in White Chocolate: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips or chunks, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the dough into 12-14 portions, spacing each at least 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Optional Topping: If desired, sprinkle additional white chocolate chips on top of each dough portion for an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
- Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies start to turn golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them sit on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely. This helps them set and retain their shape.
Notes
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature to achieve a fluffy creaming process with the sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding the flour mixture to maintain tender cookies.
- Spacing cookies at least 2 inches apart helps prevent them from merging during baking.
- Use high-quality matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger matcha flavor, you may increase the matcha powder to 2 1/2 tablespoons, but this may slightly intensify the bitterness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
