Matcha White Chocolate Blondies

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp matcha powder
• 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions:

Preparing the Batter

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

2. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.

4. Gradually add white sugar and brown sugar; beat until light and fluffy.

5. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.

6. With the mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture until just combined.

7. Stir in matcha powder.

8. Melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave (30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth).

9. Fold the melted white chocolate into the batter until well combined.

10. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

11. Let cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.