Description
Delight in the unique, buttery goodness of these Matcha Cookies, featuring a subtle green tea flavor combined with sweet white chocolate drizzle. Perfectly soft with a slight crisp at the edges, these cookies offer a delicious twist on a classic treat with culinary-grade matcha powder and a hint of vanilla.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon matcha powder (culinary grade)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Decoration
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside to prepare wet ingredients.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate microwave-safe medium bowl, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar and granulated sugar until thoroughly mixed. Add the egg and vanilla extract, whisking for about a minute until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Form Dough: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and gently fold them together until just combined, ensuring not to overmix. The dough will be quite soft. Cover this dough and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets: While the dough chills, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy clean-up.
- Scoop Cookies: Using a medium spring-loaded cookie scoop, form rounded balls of cookie dough and place them spaced approximately 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling they are perfectly baked.
- Cool Cookies: Remove the trays from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes. Then transfer them onto wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
- Melt White Chocolate: For the topping, combine the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the chocolate is just melted and smooth.
- Decorate Cookies: Use a fork to drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies. Allow the chocolate to set fully before serving or storing.
Notes
- Refrigerating the dough is crucial to prevent spreading and maintain a soft-center texture.
- If you cannot find culinary-grade matcha powder, make sure to use a fine-quality matcha powder for best flavor.
- White chocolate drizzle can be substituted with dark chocolate or milk chocolate based on preference.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days for optimal freshness.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure cookies bake evenly and remove easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
