Description
Delicious and chewy Matcha Latte Cookies with a hint of white chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 170g unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 150g brown sugar
- 50g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 15g matcha powder (culinary or ceremonial grade)
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 150g white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step gives your Matcha Latte Cookies that chewy, tender texture.
- Add the egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. The vanilla enhances the matcha flavor without overpowering it.
- Mix dry ingredients separately: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. The vibrant matcha powder will turn the flour a bright green color—always a satisfying sight.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Stir just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix; this keeps the cookies soft.
- Fold in the white chocolate: Using a spatula or wooden spoon, gently fold in the white chocolate chips. Their creamy sweetness will balance the grassy, herbal notes of the matcha.
- Chill the dough: Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape and intensifies the flavor.
- Preheat and scoop: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Scoop tablespoons of dough and place them about 2 inches apart on the tray.
- Bake to perfection: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are just set. The cookies will continue to cook slightly on the tray as they cool.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. Enjoy warm with a glass of cold milk or a hot matcha latte.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is essential for maintaining the cookie shape.
- For best results, use high-quality matcha powder.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg