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🍪 Matcha White Chocolate Cookies

A Japanese-inspired twist on a classic, these cookies are chewy, flavorful, and have just the right balance of earthy matcha and creamy white chocolate. Plus, they’re strikingly green — a visual treat!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons matcha green tea powder (culinary grade)
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Preheat Oven
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Step 3: Cream Butter and Sugar
    In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy — about 2–3 minutes using an electric mixer.
  • Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
    Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix just until combined — do not overmix.
  • Step 6: Fold in Chocolate
    Fold in the white chocolate chips or chunks evenly.
  • Step 7: Chill the Dough (Optional but Recommended)
    Chill the dough in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Step 8: Scoop and Bake
    Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
    Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  • Step 9: Cool
    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Tips & Variations:

  • Matcha Quality: Use a bright green, high-quality culinary matcha for best flavor and color.
  • White Chocolate Swap: You can substitute with ruby chocolate or dark chocolate for a different twist.
  • Nutty Add-In: Try adding chopped macadamia nuts for crunch!