Matcha Cookies
Soft, nutty, and beautifully aromatic — these cookies bring together the comforting depth of brown butter and the earthy calm of matcha. Each bite is chewy and buttery with bursts of creamy white chocolate, creating the perfect harmony between cozy and refined. They’re stunning to serve, simple to make, and utterly addictive with a cup of tea or a matcha latte.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Toasted flavor: Brown butter adds rich, caramelized depth.
- Balanced sweetness: The white chocolate softens matcha’s natural bitterness.
- Vibrant & elegant: Green-tinted centers, golden edges — a visual and flavor contrast.
Ingredients
- 110 g brown butter
- 10 g molasses
- 110 g granulated sugar
- 150 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g matcha powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp Himalayan salt
- 100 g unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 110 g white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Brown the Butter
In a saucepan over medium heat, cook butter, stirring constantly, until milk solids separate and turn caramel brown. The butter will become aromatic and nutty with amber bits at the bottom. Remove from heat and pour into a mixing bowl to cool for about 30 minutes.
2. Mix the Dry Ingredients
Whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Make the Dough
While the butter is still slightly warm, whisk in molasses and sugar until combined. Add the egg and whisk until the mixture lightens in color and becomes glossy.
4. Combine
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in the white chocolate chips.
5. Shape & Bake
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Scoop dough with a 1 tbsp spoon and place on a lined baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between each cookie. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
6. Cool & Enjoy
Transfer cookies to a rack immediately to cool. The centers will stay soft while the edges crisp slightly — buttery, nutty, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Tips & Variations
- For stronger matcha flavor: use a little more matcha powder in place of flour.
- Add crunch: Sprinkle sesame seeds or crushed pistachios on top before baking.
- Perfect pairing: These cookies are divine with a hot green tea.
Final Thoughts
These Matcha cookies are where Japanese tea ceremony meets classic comfort baking. The nutty brown butter adds a toasted depth that perfectly complements matcha’s earthy notes — all wrapped up in a cookie that’s soft, golden, and impossibly fragrant.
Earthy • Buttery • Blissful