Matcha and white chocolate are a match made in heaven, especially as part of a decadent cookie. With crispy edges, a chewy center and the depth of green tea these cookies are a creative take on a traditional favorite. This recipe for Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies are sure to satisfy your next cookie craving.
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Chocolate chip cookies are a classic but that doesn’t mean we can’t elevate them with a few unexpected twists. Toasty browned butter, a good dose of matcha powder, and creamy white chocolate chips that these traditional cookies from great to divine. (Take a look at my Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies and Chocolate Chip Biscotti).
What is Matcha?
Matcha is a powdered green tea made from the tea plant Camellia sinensis. Dating back to the 11th century in China matcha became popular with Zen Buddhist monks who then brought the practice to Japan. Today tea grown for matcha is shade grown, which stimulates the production of chlorophyl. This results in matcha’s signature bright green color, rich flavor and high level of antioxidants.
Traditionally matcha is prepared in a ceremonial manner, utilizing a tea bowl with a wooden whisk (known as a chasen), whisking in a M pattern to fully incorporate the matcha powder and produce a smooth, foamy texture. Today matcha has gained popularity worldwide and can be found in lattes, smoothies and desserts ( like these cookies!).
Ingredients for Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies
- unsalted butter
- brown sugar
- white sugar
- large eggs
- vanilla extract
- all purpose flour
- matcha powder
- baking powder
- kosher salt
- white chocolate chips
How to Make Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies
To make these cookies you’ll start with browned butter. Making brown butter is quite simple but you do have to pay attention as it only take a few seconds to go from perfect brown butter to hot burned mess. When preparing brown butter it’s best to use a light colored pan so you can best monitor the color of the butter to avoid over cooking it. To make brown butter for this recipe heat unsalted butter in a medium saucepan or skillet while stirring constantly. The butter will begin to darken in color and it’s typical for the butter to foam a bit on top. Cook the butter until it becomes amber in color with a distinct nutty aroma. Remove the pan from heat and transfer to bowl to stop the cooking process. Allow the butter to come to room temperature or chill in the refrigerator.
In a large mixing bowl beat together the cooled brown butter, brown sugar and white sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl whisk together flour, matcha powder, kosher salt and baking powder. Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out dough with a cookie scoop placing cookies at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges have just become golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
If you like these Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies be sure to take a look at some of my other recipes!
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Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Equipment
- 2 baking sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Hand Mixer
- 2 large bowls
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter browned and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the butter to a saucepan over medium heat and brown while stirring constantly. The butter will become amber in color and develop a nutty fragrance. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together the cooled brown butter, brown sugar and white sugar until creamy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl whisk together flour, matcha powder, kosher salt and baking powder.
- Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and scoop out dough with a cookie scoop placing cookies at least 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until the edges have just become golden. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Ann says
White chocolate chip cookies are one of my favorite, so I have to give this recipe a try! Thanks for the share, sounds delicious!
Elizabeth says
I love the color of these cookies. I also love a cookie that is crunchy on the outside, but chewy in the middle!
Jamie says
It’s such a great cookie dish, a chipped cookie with a twist! It looks absolutely delicious too! Kids will definitely love and enjoy eating this!
Amy Liu Dong says
Wow! These cookies are so pretty and delicious!
I will definitely try this. Thank you!