These easy matcha cookies are all the rage, with crispy edges, soft centers, and a sweet and earthy flavor. One taste and you will be hooked, just like I was.
Matcha cookies are such an easy treat that you can prepare in about 30 minutes, or at least some of the cookies will be ready in about 30 minutes. Except for the matcha and white chocolate chips, the ingredients are all common pantry ingredients.
What is Matcha?
Matcha is Japanese dried green tea leaves finely ground into powder. You can use it in lattes and smoothies, and baked goods like cookies and cakes. It is high in antioxidants.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients below on the recipe card.
- Matcha: There are three types of matcha: culinary grade, premium grade, and ceremonial grade. For this matcha cookie recipe, I use culinary-grade.
- Butter: Unsalted or salted. If using salted butter, eliminate the added salt.
- Vanilla extract: Use the pure stuff, please.
- White chocolate chips: Use excellent-quality chocolate like Ghirardelli or Guittard. You can substitute semisweet chocolate chips.
How To Make Matcha Cookies
This is a summary version; for the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please refer to the recipe card below.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and sifted matcha in a medium bowl.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Mix on low just until combined. Scraping the bowl and beater down as needed.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in several increments on low or stir speed. Mix just until combined, scraping the bowl and beaters down as needed. Stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Using a 1½ tablespoon scoop, drop the dough balls on a parchment-covered baking sheet with about 2 inches of space between them.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes.
Preparation Tips
- Cover your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. They help the cookies bake evenly, brown better, and lift off the cookie sheet without breaking.
- For optimum results, bake one sheet of cookies at a time. Use multiple cookie sheets or let the single cookie sheet cool before dropping more dough on it, as a warm cookie sheet can cause cookies to spread too fast.
- Do not overbake these cookies. They are at their best when they are soft.
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Matcha Cookies
These easy matcha cookies are all the rage, with crispy edges, soft centers, and a sweet and earthy flavor.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 196kcal
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour, baking soda, salt, and sifted matcha in a medium bowl.
- Use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a handheld mixer on medium speed to cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Reduce the speed to low. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mix just until combined. Scrape the bowl and beater down as needed.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in several increments on low or stir speed. Mix just until combined, scraping the bowl and beaters down as needed. Stir in the white chocolate chips.
- Use a 1½ tablespoon scoop to drop the dough balls on a parchment-covered baking sheet. Leave about 2 inches of space between them. Bake for 10-11 minutes or until very lightly brown on the edges and set.
Notes
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freeze baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Flash freeze matcha cookie dough balls in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 42mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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Louise
I am definitely intrigued to try out these matcha cookies. They sound really tasty with the chocolate and I love the color too.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Louise! Enjoy!
Clarice
I have tried Matcha cookies once but I have never tried making one myself. Thank you for sharing the recipe. This would be a nice change from our usual chocolate chip cookies at home.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Clarice! Enjoy!
Karen
These are delicious. This is the first time I’ve baked matcha cookies. Such a nice change from the usual cookie recipes.
Beth Pierce
We love them too! So yummy!
Sammie D
I have to admit I am not a fan of matcha but my daughter is, maybe this is a way I could start to enjoy matcha as well
Beth Pierce
You will love them, Sammie!
Maggie
These matcha cookies are delicious and such a nice change from the usual cookies. Thanks for turning me on to them!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Maggie!
Hadley
Matcha has been trending more and more lately, but I’ve not seen baked goods with it! These cookies look and sound fantastic.
Beth Pierce
Thanks! Enjoy!
Hari
This macha cookies recipe is new to me but it looks amazingly delicious. Thank you so much for sharing it!
Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Hari!
Melanie E
I bet the combination of matcha and white chocolate works incredibly with these cookies. I think I’ve got all the ingredients. I hope mine look as good as yours do!!!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Melanie! Enjoy!
Mahy
Matcha and white chocolate are my two favorite ingredients. I love to make these cookies in batches, so I can share them with my family.