Description
Delightfully soft and chewy matcha cookies infused with vibrant green tea powder and studded with luscious chocolate chips. These cookies offer a unique twist on a classic favorite, perfect for matcha lovers and chocolate enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups + 2 Tablespoons (276 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 Tablespoon (6 g) matcha powder, sifted
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup (157 g) butter, softened (regular or vegan)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla paste
Add-ins
- ½ cup (100 g) semisweet or white chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sifted matcha powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a standing mixer with a paddle attachment or a handheld mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar together on medium speed for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla paste into the creamed mixture, mixing just until combined. Avoid over-mixing to maintain a tender crumb.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until a dough forms. Stir in the chocolate chips evenly.
- Scoop Dough: Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, form dough balls roughly 1.5 to 2 tablespoons in size and place them spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake Cookies: Bake one sheet at a time in the preheated oven for 8-11 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers still appear slightly under-baked. The cookies should not be golden brown.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy these chewy, flavorful matcha cookies with your favorite beverage!
Notes
- Use all-purpose flour for best texture; cake flour can make cookies too soft and bread flour can make them too dense.
- Pressing the dough balls slightly before baking is optional, but can help the cookies spread evenly.
- For vegan version, substitute butter with a plant-based alternative and replace the egg with a flax or chia egg.
- Do not over-bake; cookies should look slightly underdone in the center for a chewy texture.
- Sift matcha powder to avoid clumps and ensure even flavor distribution.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
