Want something to match your matcha latte? These soft and chewy Matcha Cookies are delightfully green, perfectly sweet, and made for matcha lovers. Easy to whip up, they offer a fun twist. It's perfect for anyone wanting a treat in matcha flavor!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These matcha cookies are easy to make and delicious. You don’t need expensive tools or skills to make this. You just need a bowl, a whisk, and an appetite!
They’re not vegan or dairy-free by default, but they can be easily adapted. The star ingredient, matcha powder or green tea powder, is full of antioxidants and has natural calming properties, making these cookies not just tasty but mood-boosting, too.
Use a cookie scoop to make evenly sized cookies. The dough comes together fast, and they bake in less time than many other treats. Expect a soft, chewy texture that pairs well with milk or tea.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Matcha powder
- Salt
- Semi-sweet milk chocolate drops or droplets
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Make the Dough:
1. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
2. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
3. Carefully add flour, baking soda, and sifted matcha powder; mix until just combined.
4. Fold in milk chocolates.
5. Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Bake the Cookies:
6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Scoop 12 portions of dough using an ice cream scooper onto the sheet.
9. Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
Go nutty with pistachios.
You can also use vegan butter and flax eggs to make it dairy-free and egg-free. - Variation
Swap the milk chocolates with white chocolate chips. Dark chocolates will also do, but for a deeper contrast.
Replace white sugar with coconut sugar for a more caramel-like taste. - Mistake to Avoid
Avoid overbaking! They can get dry and lose their chewiness.
Make sure the butter melts properly before creaming it with the wet ingredients. - Storage Tips
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months. Store extra cookie dough in the freezer and bake when you need a quick treat.
- For fridge storage, keep them in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- If storing dough, roll into balls and freeze. Bake from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes. Use a pan lined with parchment paper for the best results.
FAQs
Matcha Cookies
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons matcha powder sifted
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup semi-sweet milk chocolate drops or droplets
Instructions
Make the Dough
- Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Carefully add flour, baking soda, and sifted matcha powder; mix until just combined.
- Fold in milk chocolates.
- Cover with cling film and chill in the fridge for 1 hour.
Bake the Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 12 portions of dough using an ice cream scooper onto the sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Depending on the size of the ice cream scooper, the yield may vary from 12 to 20 pieces.
- You can also use smaller scoops to make bite-sized cookies.
- You may use white chocolate chips instead of milk chocolates.
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Want something sweet, but don’t want to bake for hours? These Soft & Chewy Matcha Cookies come together fast and satisfy your sweet tooth with every bite!
Sweetie says
Oooooooh! I've never had these kind of cookies before. This is so exciting!
Julius says
Simply amazing! 😋 These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
Claire M says
Love another matcha recipe, Lainey! Thanks for sharing.
basketball says
These cookies are absolutely delicious! The matcha flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweet milk chocolate, creating a unique and elegant taste. The dough is soft and chewy, just as described. I love the storage tips too; theyve been perfect for quick treats throughout the week.
Sheeeenyy says
These Matcha Cookies look amazing! 💚 I love how the earthy flavor of matcha pairs with the sweetness—definitely a treat worth baking! 🍪✨
Cheng says
I'm not a fan of matcha flavor, but this recipe is interesting. The cookies look delicious and easy to make. I'd like to try this soon!
Anika says
You always have the best recipes!
Kian Cablinda says
Pure matcha goodness <3
Maddie S says
Matcha!! Yes, love this recipe, thank you Lainey!
Dimple says
This will surely be a Match lover favorite!
Simply Bakings Kitchen Team says
Absolutely! 💚🍵 This one is definitely a matcha lover’s dream. So glad you like it—hope you get to enjoy it soon! 😍✨