Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies

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February 20, 2026

Earthy green tea meets creamy sweetness in these Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies. Each bite delivers soft centers, slightly crisp edges, and vibrant green color. The rich white chocolate balances the matcha perfectly, creating a bakery-style cookie you can easily make at home.


Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Soft and chewy texture
  • Vibrant green color
  • Perfect balance of sweet and earthy
  • Easy one-bowl dough
  • Great for gifting

Preparation and Cooking Time

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon culinary-grade matcha powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add egg and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Fold in white chocolate chips.
  7. Scoop dough into 1 ½ tablespoon portions and place on baking sheet.
  8. Bake Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies 9–11 minutes until edges set.
  9. Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes before transferring to a rack.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • Hot green tea
  • Iced matcha latte
  • Cold milk

Sprinkle extra white chocolate chips on top before baking for a bakery-style look.


Quick Tips or Variations

  • Use fresh culinary matcha for bright green color.
  • Avoid overbaking to prevent browning.
  • Chill dough 20 minutes for thicker cookies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does matcha taste like in cookies?

Matcha adds earthy, slightly bitter notes that balance sweet white chocolate.

Can I use culinary matcha for baking cookies?

Yes. Culinary-grade matcha works best for baking.

Why are my matcha cookies brown instead of green?

Overbaking or low-quality matcha can dull the color.

Do matcha white chocolate chip cookies need to be refrigerated?

No. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a beautiful blend of earthy green tea and creamy sweetness. They’re soft, chewy, and perfect for any cookie lover looking for something unique.

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Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x

Description

Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft chewy cookies with earthy matcha and sweet white chocolate.


Ingredients

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1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1 tbsp culinary grade matcha powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup white chocolate chips


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F

2. Whisk dry ingredients

3. Beat butter and sugars

4. Add egg and vanilla

5. Mix in dry ingredients

6. Fold in white chocolate chips

7. Scoop dough onto baking sheet

8. Bake 9-11 minutes and cool

Notes

Use fresh matcha for best color

Do not overbake

Chill dough for thicker cookies

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

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