Description
Delightful chewy matcha green tea mochi cookies that combine the earthy flavor of high-quality matcha powder with soft, tender mochi pieces embedded throughout. These cookies have a crisp edge and chewy interior, making them a unique treat perfect for matcha lovers and fans of Japanese-inspired desserts.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons high quality matcha green tea powder (such as Maeda-en gold canister quality)
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
Additional Ingredients
- 1 cup mochi pieces
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the cookies evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Egg: Beat the egg into the creamed butter and sugar mixture until fully incorporated for a well-emulsified dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients (except matcha and mochi): In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and baking powder together. Gradually add these dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed, mixing just until the dough comes together.
- Add Matcha Powder: Incorporate the matcha powder into the dough, mixing until the color is uniform green, ensuring the full matcha flavor is well distributed.
- Mix in Mochi Pieces: Gently fold in half of the mochi pieces into the dough, so they are evenly spread throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a cookie sheet spaced approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Top with Mochi: Press the remaining mochi pieces onto the top of each cookie ball, so they remain visible and add a chewy texture to the exterior.
- Bake: Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10 to 11 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn a light golden brown and the dough is fully cooked but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the cookie sheet before transferring them to a wire rack or serving. This helps them set properly and maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use high-quality matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
- Softened butter should be at room temperature, not melted, to ensure proper creaming with sugar.
- Mochi pieces can be store-bought or homemade; they will soften further during baking, creating a chewy surprise in every bite.
- Make sure not to overbake the cookies; they should remain soft and chewy inside.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; for longer storage, refrigerate or freeze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
