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Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

These Matcha White Chocolate Cookies deliver earthy green tea flavor with creamy white chocolate chunks, creating a stunning and sophisticated treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder Quality matters.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 and 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chunks Reserve few chips for topping.
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup black sesame seeds
  • White chocolate drizzle for topping

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Whisk flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until mixed thoroughly.
  2. Beat softened butter in large bowl until creamy, about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually add both sugars and beat on medium-high for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and beat until combined.
  5. Add flour mixture to butter mixture all at once, mixing on low just until combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips with a spatula. Reserve some for pressing on tops.
Chilling Dough
  1. Chill dough for a minimum of 30 minutes, up to 24 hours, covered with plastic wrap.
Shaping Cookies
  1. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie.
  2. Roll into balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  3. Press reserved white chocolate chips on top gently.
Baking
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers look slightly underdone.
  2. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 5-7 days. Freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months or freeze dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.