Easy Matcha Cookies Recipe

These soft and chewy matcha cookies recipe combine earthy Japanese green tea flavor with sweet white chocolate chips. Their vibrant green color and perfect texture make them an irresistible treat for both matcha lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.

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Course: Snack

Cuisine: Japanese

Keyword: Matcha Cookies Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 12

Total Time: 27

Servings: cookies

Calories: 165kcal

Cost: $14

Equipment

Stand mixer or hand mixer
Fine mesh sieve for sifting
Baking sheets
Parchment paper
Cookie scoop (optional but recommended)
Wire cooling rack

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups 240g all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons 12g high-quality culinary grade matcha powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

¾ cup 170g unsalted butter, softened
1 cup 200g granulated sugar
1 large egg room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

]Mix-ins

1 cup 170g white chocolate chips + extra for topping

Instructions

Sift together flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-4 minutes).
Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined.
Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in white chocolate chips.
Chill dough for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Roll dough into 1-inch balls, place 2 inches apart.
Press extra chips on top if desired.
Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers still soft.
Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.

Notes

Don't overbake to maintain green color
Use room temperature ingredients
Sift matcha to avoid clumps
High-quality matcha gives best color and flavor
Chill dough if too soft to handle

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