Green Matcha White Chocolate Cookies (Printable)

Chewy treats combining earthy matcha notes with creamy pockets of white chocolate in every bite.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The earthy matcha perfectly balances creamy white chocolate in every bite
  • These cookies stay wonderfully chewy for days
  • They look stunning on any dessert platter
02 -
  • Overbaking makes these cookies dry and crumbly
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating
  • The dough benefits from chilling for 30 minutes if it feels too soft
03 -
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes to prevent excessive spreading
  • Extra matcha powder intensifies both color and flavor

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