These Easy Green Tea Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with the earthy flavor of matcha. Perfect for tea lovers and anyone craving a unique twist on classic cookies with a rich matcha flavor that’s hard to resist.
If you loved these, you’ll also enjoy my Rice Krispies Cookies or the festive Peppermint Oreo Cookies!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
These cookies are beginner-friendly and can be made dairy-free with simple swaps. They’re soft inside, with lightly crisp edges and a beautiful green hue.
This matcha cookie recipe uses culinary grade matcha for the best color and taste. Matcha powder isn’t just trendy. It’s packed with antioxidants and gives a gentle caffeine boost without the crash. It’s the perfect afternoon treat, especially with a warm matcha latte!
They’re also fun to make with kids. And for those with a sweet tooth, the white chocolate chips give just the right balance of sweetness.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Unsalted butter
- White sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Matcha powder
- White chocolate chips
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare pan lined with parchment paper or use a nonstick baking sheet.
In a large bowl, mix together melted butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
Then add egg yolks, vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the flour mixture. This includes the flour, baking soda, salt and matcha.
Mix all dry ingredients very well. Can you see that it has a slight green color to it?
Mix the dry and wet ingredients in one bowl. Mix well until both mixtures are fully incorporated.
Then add chocolate chips. Mix well.
Drop heaping tablespoons on the pan.
Bake for about 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
And that's it. Wasn't that so simple to do? Enjoy this delightful snack!
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Swap butter with vegan margarine for a dairy-free version. Use coconut sugar instead of white or brown sugar. - Variation
Replace white chocolate chips with dark chocolate or chopped nuts for variety. - Mistake to Avoid
Don’t overbake. Matcha turns brown quickly and loses its vibrant color and flavor. - Storage Tips
- These cookies freeze well for up to 1 month.
- Keep baked cookies in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days.
- Use within 48 hours for best flavor. Avoid refrigerating dough too long.
I purchased the matcha green tea from Trader Joes for only $3.99. You can also use this Matcha to make a copy cat recipe of Jamba Juice's Green Tea Smoothie!
FAQs
Green Tea Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 4 oz white chocolate chips optional but recommended for added sweetness
Instructions
Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheet:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or use a nonstick baking sheet.
Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder.
- Add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips.
Shape and Bake:
- Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked but will continue to set as they cool.
Cool and Serve:
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Amy :) says
GREEN TEA CUPCAKES NEXT!!! Please!!
Lainey says
Thank you for suggesting Amy!! xx
kyla fernandez says
can i use brown sugar only?
Lainey says
Of course you can try other sugar or replace them... However, this recipe needs to have this brown sugar sorry 🙁 But always feel free to try new things in the kitchen! 😉 let me know how it turns out!
Glendale says
Great recipe! Keep it up!
Lainey says
Thank you so much Glendale! I appreciate your kind words! xx Lainey
Sweet says
Yey! Another batch of cookies that I can make. I can't wait to try this!