Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of matcha with these chewy and soft Matcha Cookies. The earthy notes of green tea combined with white chocolate chips make these cookies a unique and delicious treat.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 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.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix until well combined.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually stir in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Fold in the white chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are set and centers are still soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use high-quality culinary grade matcha for the best flavor and color.
- These cookies are lightly crisp on the edges and chewy in the center.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
