How to Make Matcha Green Tea Chocolate Chip Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Matcha green tea is a beloved ingredient in Japanese cuisine, known for its vibrant green color and earthy, slightly sweet flavor. It's often used in drinks and desserts, but one of the most delightful ways to enjoy matcha is in the form of cookies. These Matcha Green Tea Chocolate Chip Cookies are a fusion of traditional American baking with the unique and delightful flavor of matcha.

These cookies are perfect for anyone who loves the combination of sweet and slightly bitter flavors....

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon green tea powder (matcha)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 24 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
  • Sift flour, matcha, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Beat brown sugar, butter, and white sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until blended; beat in vanilla extract, egg, and egg yolk until light and creamy.
  • Mix flour mixture into creamed butter mixture until dough is just blended; fold in chocolate chips using a wooden spoon. Drop cookie dough, 1 heaping tablespoon per cookie, onto the prepared baking sheet 2 to 3 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 94mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 45mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 30mg