Earthy matcha meets sweet white chocolate in these chewy cookies that are as vibrant as they are delicious—a perfect blend of flavor and color for tea lovers and cookie fanatics alike!
🎉 Introduction
If you’re a fan of matcha and cookies (who isn’t?), then you’re about to meet your new favorite treat: White Chocolate Chip Matcha Cookies. These vibrant green beauties combine the grassy, earthy flavor of matcha with melty, creamy white chocolate chips to create a cookie that’s as satisfying to eat as it is to look at. 🍵🍪
Whether you’re looking for a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie or something beautiful for your dessert table, these chewy green gems are just what you need.
🛒 Ingredients
(Makes about 20–24 cookies)
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp matcha powder (ceremonial or culinary grade)
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1¼ cups white chocolate chips
👩🍳 Directions
Step 1: Prep
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugars
In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
Step 4: Add Eggs and Vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
Step 5: Combine and Add Chocolate
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
Step 6: Scoop and Bake
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Don’t overbake!
Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
🍽️ Servings & Timing
- Yield: 20–24 cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
🥄 Variations
- Matcha Macadamia: Swap white chocolate for chopped macadamia nuts
- Extra Green: Add a bit more matcha for deeper color and taste
- Vegan Option: Use vegan butter and egg replacers; dairy-free white chips
- Less Sweet: Reduce sugar slightly if you prefer a more tea-forward flavor
- Stuffed Version: Place a chunk of white chocolate or mochi in the center
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
- Freezer: Freeze dough balls or baked cookies for up to 3 months
- Reheat: Microwave for 10 seconds for that fresh-baked texture
❓ 10 FAQs
- What kind of matcha should I use?
Culinary grade works fine, but ceremonial grade gives a smoother taste and vibrant color. - Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes—chill for up to 48 hours. Chilled dough also gives thicker cookies. - Can I use dark chocolate instead?
Absolutely! It’s a great bitter-sweet combo with matcha. - Why are my cookies not green?
Matcha quality matters—low-grade matcha can bake dull or brownish. - Is this recipe overly sweet?
No—white chocolate balances matcha’s earthy notes, but you can reduce sugar. - Do I need to sift the matcha?
It helps remove clumps for an even green dough. - Can I use almond flour?
You can sub part of the flour, but not all—it changes texture. - Do kids like these cookies?
Yes—especially when they love green foods or white chocolate! - Can I shape them differently?
Press gently for flatter cookies or roll for thicker ones. - Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes—use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute.
🏁 Conclusion
These White Chocolate Chip Matcha Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with character. They’re bold in flavor, striking in color, and loved by cookie connoisseurs and matcha fans alike. Perfect with a glass of milk or a hot cup of green tea, they’re as fun to eat as they are to make. 🍵💚🍪
Whip up a batch and share the green goodness—you might just convert someone into a matcha believer!
White Chocolate Chip Matcha Cookies – Soft, Chewy, and Naturally Green
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Don’t overbake!
- Let cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Matcha Macadamia: Swap white chocolate for chopped macadamia nuts Extra Green: Add a bit more matcha for deeper color and taste Vegan Option: Use vegan butter and egg replacers; dairy-free white chips Less Sweet: Reduce sugar slightly if you prefer a more tea-forward flavor Stuffed Version: Place a chunk of white chocolate or mochi in the center 🧊 Storage & Reheating
Room Temp: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days Freezer: Freeze dough balls or baked cookies for up to 3 months Reheat: Microwave for 10 seconds for that fresh-baked texture ❓ 10 FAQs
What kind of matcha should I use?
Culinary grade works fine, but ceremonial grade gives a smoother taste and vibrant color. Can I make the dough ahead?
Yes—chill for up to 48 hours. Chilled dough also gives thicker cookies. Can I use dark chocolate instead?
Absolutely! It’s a great bitter-sweet combo with matcha. Why are my cookies not green?
Matcha quality matters—low-grade matcha can bake dull or brownish. Is this recipe overly sweet?
No—white chocolate balances matcha’s earthy notes, but you can reduce sugar. Do I need to sift the matcha?
It helps remove clumps for an even green dough. Can I use almond flour?
You can sub part of the flour, but not all—it changes texture. Do kids like these cookies?
Yes—especially when they love green foods or white chocolate! Can I shape them differently?
Press gently for flatter cookies or roll for thicker ones. Can I make this gluten-free?
Yes—use a 1:1 gluten-free flour substitute. 🏁 Conclusion
These White Chocolate Chip Matcha Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with character. They’re bold in flavor, striking in color, and loved by cookie connoisseurs and matcha fans alike. Perfect with a glass of milk or a hot cup of green tea, they’re as fun to eat as they are to make. 🍵💚🍪 Whip up a batch and share the green goodness—you might just convert someone into a matcha believer!
