Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

Name: Matcha White Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp matcha powder; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 cup white chocolate chips

These Matcha White Chocolate Cookies combine earthy matcha powder with sweet white chocolate chips to create chewy, vibrant green cookies. The matcha flavor is rich and balanced, never bitter, making them a sophisticated treat.

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Total

55 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$20–$33

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tbsp matcha powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup white chocolate chips

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined.
2
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and whisk again until smooth.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt.
4
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix.
5
Fold in the white chocolate chips.
6
Chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes.
7
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
8
Scoop balls of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
9
Bake for 12-15 minutes.
10
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Sift matcha powder with flour before mixing to eliminate lumps and ensure even color distribution throughout the dough.
Melt the butter and let it cool slightly before adding the egg to prevent scrambling; this also helps create a chewy texture.
Remove cookies from the oven when edges are firm but centers appear slightly underbaked—they set as they cool and stay chewy.

Substitutions

Unsalted butter → salted butter (reduce salt to 1/8 tsp)
All-purpose flour → cake flour (results in more tender, less chewy cookies)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Freeze dough balls for up to 3 months and bake directly from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to bake time.

Common Questions

Can I use regular chocolate chips instead of white chocolate?

Yes, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips work well and provide a stronger contrast to the earthy matcha flavor.

How do I prevent my matcha cookies from spreading too much?

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking and ensure your baking soda is fresh—expired baking soda won't react properly and cookies will spread excessively.

What does matcha powder taste like in cookies?

Matcha has an earthy, slightly bitter, grassy flavor. It's not sweet on its own, so the brown sugar and white chocolate balance the taste.

How do I know when these cookies are done?

Bake until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone—they'll continue cooking on the baking sheet and stay chewy.

Where do I buy matcha powder?

Look for culinary-grade matcha in the tea aisle of grocery stores, specialty Asian markets, or online retailers. Avoid ceremonial-grade (more expensive) for baking.