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Matcha and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

2023-02-15 - Written by: Emily Wilson

Matcha and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

A unique twist on classic chocolate chip cookies, featuring matcha green tea and white chocolate chips.

Matcha and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Servings

8-10 cookies

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp matcha powder (Japanese green tea powder)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Step 2: Whisk together dry ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

Step 3: Cream together butter and sugars

In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter and white granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar and continue mixing until well combined.

Step 4: Beat in eggs and matcha powder

Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the matcha powder and vanilla extract.

Step 5: Mix in dry ingredients and add-ins

Gradually mix in the dry ingredients (flour mixture) until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Stir in white chocolate chips and chopped macadamia nuts.

Step 6: Scoop cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets

Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

Step 7: Bake cookies

Bake for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown. Centers will be set but still slightly soft.

Step 8: Cool cookies on baking sheets

Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For an extra matcha kick, you can sprinkle a pinch of matcha powder on top of each cookie before baking.
  • If using high-quality white chocolate chips, be sure to store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain the white chocolate's flavor and texture.