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Matcha Cookies

Matcha Cookies

Matcha Cookies are soft, buttery cookies infused with earthy Japanese matcha green tea for a unique balance of sweet and slightly bitter flavors. These elegant cookies are easy to make and perfect for tea time, holiday baking, or anyone who loves matcha-inspired desserts.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine fusion, Japanese
Servings 24 people
Calories 185 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
  • Medium cookie scoop
  • Wire cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Matcha Cookie Dough

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Optional Toppings

  • Extra white chocolate chips
  • A light dusting of matcha powder
  • Chopped macadamia nuts
  • White sanding sugar
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the dry ingredients

  • Place a fine-mesh sieve over a medium mixing bowl.
  • Add the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift the ingredients into the bowl, then whisk them together.
  • Sifting breaks apart small matcha lumps and helps the green tea powder spread evenly through the dough.

Step 2: Cream the butter and sugars

  • Place the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  • Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the mixture looks smooth and slightly fluffy.
  • Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula.

Step 3: Finish the cookie dough

  • Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture.
  • Beat until fully combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients in two portions and mix on low speed just until no visible flour remains.
  • Fold in the white chocolate chips with a rubber spatula. Avoid mixing the dough longer than necessary.

Step 4: Chill and shape the dough

  • Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.
  • While the dough chills, preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough for each cookie and roll it gently into a ball. Arrange the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 5: Add optional toppings

  • Press a few extra white chocolate chips into the top of each dough ball if desired.
  • For a sweet, lightly crisp surface, sprinkle a small amount of white sanding sugar over the dough.
  • Keep any matcha powder for dusting until after the cookies have cooled.

Step 6: Bake the cookies

  • Bake one sheet at a time for 9 to 11 minutes.
  • The edges should look set, while the centers should remain soft and slightly underdone.
  • Do not wait for the cookies to become deeply browned. Too much baking can dull the green color and make the cookies dry.

Step 7: Cool and serve

  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  • Transfer them carefully to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.
  • Dust the cooled cookies lightly with matcha powder or add a few flakes of sea salt if desired.
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