White Chocolate Chip Matcha Cookies

These white chocolate chip matcha cookies are a unique take on chocolate chip cookies. Incredibly soft, chewy and slightly crispy on the surface, they are packed with earthy flavors, with just the right amount of sweetness brought by the white chocolate. 

My latest baking experiments have resulted in 2 new favorite recipes of yours: on one hand the Lime Matcha Marble Cake and on the other hand the Best Ever Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. As a baker, I’m passionate, slightly obsessed, and always in search for the absolutely best texture and flavor, and I must admit I’m particularly proud of these two. And since you seem to love matcha and chocolate, I figured I would combined both flavors in a new, unique little treat.

Yep, a new cookie is born, a matcha cookie to be exact! If you’re new to matcha (or Japanese green tea), these cookies will be the perfect introduction. Super easy to bake (I promise) they have a subtle earthy flavor, perfectly balanced by the sweetness of white chocolate. When it comes to the texture, they’re incredibly soft, chewy, and very lightly crispy on top. Pour yourself a cup of tea, and enjoy!

Ingredients for white chocolate chip matcha cookies:

• Matcha powder. Choose “culinary-grade” matcha powder for these cookies. There is of course no harm to go for premium instead, except maybe the higher price. Try in any case to purchase it in small amount as matcha should be used relatively quickly after opening.
• All-purpose flour. Make sure you respect the right quantity of flour: too much would make your cookies thick and dry, while too little would result in cookies that spread out while baking.
• White sugar + light brown sugar. The combination of both sugars will give the chewy texture to the cookies. Do not try to use one or the other, and respect the correct proportions for best results.

• Melted butter. Wait a couple of minutes until slightly cooled to use it. Melted butter will help create the slightly crispy surface of the cookies while keeping the center chewy and gooey, thanks to its combination with eggs and sugar.
• 1 large egg + 1 yolk. The extra yolk brings additional moisture to the cookies.
• Vanilla extract. The sweet notes of vanilla cuts the earthy flavor of matcha, resulting in a perfectly balanced cookie.
• White Chocolate Chips. The recipe calls for 1 cup white chocolate chips. If you want a cookie that is a little less sweetened, replace part of the volume of chocolate chips with macadamia nuts.
• Baking soda. Note that this cookie recipe calls for baking soda exclusively (no baking powder).
• A pinch of salt. It cuts out the sweetness and enhance the other flavors in the cookies.

How to bake perfect matcha cookies?

The key to bake perfect white chocolate chip matcha cookies comes in two parts: the right balance in terms of flavors (not too sweet, not too bitter), and the exact right texture (with a rich fudgy center and a slightly crispy surface). This recipe is pretty straightforward and will not fail you, as long as you follow these simple principles:

• Use the right amount of matcha. In these cookies I used 1 ½ matcha powder only, which may seem too little but I promise it will result in a lovely green hue and a perfect earthy flavor. Using just a little bit more would make cookies a little too bitter.
• The choice of baking soda. This recipe calls for baking soda exclusively. Do not use baking powder instead of baking soda, and do not use half and half, or this will impact the final texture of the cookies.
• The combination of sugar. Always make sure you use white sugar and brown sugar (loosely packed) in the right amounts indicated in the recipe. This will yield in a perfectly fudgy center.
• Do not overmix the cookie dough. When folding the wet ingredients into the dry ones, mix until just combined. The cookie dough should have a green hue and looks smooth.
• Chill the cookie dough. I promise it is worth it. And if really you know you can’t wait, freeze a few balls of cookie dough so they come handy whenever you have a little cookie craving!
• Bake until slightly under-done. Make sure it looks baked and set on the edges, and slightly under-done in the center. You do not want to see a brown bottom or it means your cookies are over-baked.

How to make matcha cookies look pretty?

After baking these white chocolate chip matcha cookies, you will most possibly have a flat surface with slightly hidden white chocolate chips inside the cookies. They will still taste amazing, but probably won’t have the look you’d wish for. The good news is: there is an easy fix for this!

If you would like your cookies to look like mine, with some texture on the surface and white chocolate chips perfectly spread out over the top, here’s what to do:

1. When you remove baked cookies from the oven, place a cookie cutter or a glass around a cookie and make some gentle circles with the cookie inside. It will result into a perfect round-shaped cookie, with lovely wrinkles on the surface, bringing some texture. Repeat with each cookie.
2. Sprinkle just a few white chocolate chips over each baked cookie just after you removed them from the oven. They will melt a little while sinking into the cookies while cooling a few more minutes onto the cookie sheet. Plus, each cookie looks perfect, with the right balance of chocolate chips.
3. If the cookies look a little too thick, lightly bang the baking sheet onto the counter 2-3 times, and it should do the trick!

Can you freeze matcha cookies?

Yes! Like for any other cookie recipe, it works pretty well to freeze the cookie dough, already portioned into cookie balls. Place them into a ziploc bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to use, let them a few minutes at room temperature before baking, bake, and enjoy!

For the matcha lovers, try also:

• Matcha Tiramisu
• Lime Matcha Marble Cake
• Matcha Vanilla Layer Cake

My favorite soft and chewy cookies:

• Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies
• White Chocolate Chai Snickerdoodle Cookies
• White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

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• Author: Delphine Fortin
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 minutes
• Yield: 16 cookies 1x
• Category: Cookies

These white chocolate chip matcha cookies are a unique take on chocolate chip cookies. Incredibly soft, chewy and slightly crispy on the surface, they are packed with earthy flavors, with just the right amount of sweetness brought by the white chocolate. 

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Ingredients

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• 2 cups + 3 Tablespoons (265g) all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ Tablespoons matcha powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (180g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• ¾ cup (135g) light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (70g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg + 1 yolk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup (175g) white chocolate chips

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda and salt.
2. In a separate medium size bowl, whisk together the melted butter with brown and granulated sugar until no sugar lumps remain. Whisk in the egg, the yolk, and the vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ones and mix together with a spatula (do not overmix). Fold in the white chocolate chips carefully.
4. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1h30 minimum or ideally overnight. When ready to use, allow the cookie dough to soften at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before using.
5. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out the dough with an ice cream scoop and place onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space in between each of them.
6. Bake each batch for about 10-12 minutes*. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes so they firm up a little, then transfer to a cooling rack and let cool completely. Pour yourself a glass of milk and enjoy!

Notes

* Pro baking tips: If the cookies aren’t spreading by minute 9, remove them from the oven and lightly bang the baking sheet on the counter 2-3 times. This helps initiate that spread. Return to the oven for a couple more minutes. Also, it’s important to remove the cookies from the oven when they look slightly under-baked (i.e. slightly crispy on the edge but still soft and gooey in the center).

For a much more wow effect, add a few white chocolate chips onto the cookies right after you removed them from the oven. They will be melting instantly and make your cookies look fancy.

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