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Delicious Matcha Cookies piled on top of one another
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Soft and Chewy Matcha Cookies

These soft & chewy Matcha Cookies are buttery and sweet. Perfectly balanced with white chocolate or nuts, they’re a unique and elegant take on a classic cookie!
Prep Time1 hour 8 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Lainey

Ingredients

  • 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.
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 152mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 542IUCalcium: 11mgIron: 2mg

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