Description

Matcha, the refined green tea powder that comes from Japan, is renowned for its vivid green color as well as its many health advantages. It has been a sought-after food ingredient, providing a distinct, slightly bitter, but pleasant flavor.

New York-style cookies, on the other hand, are hefty, chewy, and packed with flavor. Combining these two elements results in a New York-style matcha cookie—a perfect blend of sweetness and chewiness.

Fun fact Did you know that matcha is high in antioxidants that help boost metabolism? You now have a reason to indulge in these delicious cookies without guilt!

Ingredients

To make these sweet and chewy cookies, you’ll require:

100g unsalted, softened, unsalted butter
3/4 cup of white sugar
1 egg
1/4 tablespoon salt
1 tbsp of matcha powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp white vinegar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
White chocolate chip size 100g

Substitutions:

Alternate white sugar with brown sugar to create a richer caramelized taste.
Make use of dark chocolate chip in place of white to create a bittersweet taste.
If you want to avoid dairy, you can use dairy-free vegan butter or white chocolate.

Instructions

How to Make Matcha Cookies

Take these simple steps and make yourself your personal amazing matcha-flavored cookies:

Then, heat your oven until 175°C (350degF). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Blend sugar and butter together in a mixing bowl until fluffy and light.
Mix in the eggs and mix thoroughly.
Mix in the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
Mix in white vinegar and then fold into white chocolate pieces.
Make the dough into balls and then place them on the baking sheets.
Bake at least 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
Let it cool for five minutes before moving it onto the wire rack.

Have fun with your home-made soft white chocolate matcha cookies!!

Notes

Make use of high-quality matcha powder to get the best taste and vibrant green color.
The dough should be chilled for about 30 mins to make more dense cookies.
Don’t Overbake! The cookies will continue to harden while cooling.

Cooking Tips

If the matcha powder you are using tastes too bitter, you can try using a high-grade ceremonial matcha instead of a culinary grade.
For more chewy cookies make sure to add an extra egg yolk in the dough.
Are you looking for a stronger taste of matcha? Increase the matcha powder by half of a tablespoon.