So, the other day I was experimenting in the kitchen (aka making a mess), and I stumbled upon something dangerously good. Cookies that are as Instagrammable as they are irresistible? Say hello to your new obsession: brown butter matcha green tea cookies with white chocolate. Not only do these cookies taste amazing, they’re the perfect balance of sweet, nutty, and earthy. And they’re also a vibe.
Why these cookies are a must-try
Let’s be real, these are no ordinary cookies. Here’s what makes them so special:
- Simply put, ⟡ ݁₊ brown butter ⟡ ݁₊: the nutty, caramelized depth of the brown butter takes these cookies to the next level.
- White chocolate chips add a creamy sweetness: they perfectly balance out the earthy, slightly bitter notes of matcha green tea, creating a flavor combo that is to die for.
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Matcha magic: in both flavor and aesthetics, the vibrant green color and earthy undertone scream iconic.
What are you waiting for? Let’s get baking!
Ingredients that slay
To make the best matcha green tea cookies, you’ll need:
- 2 cups + 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp Matcha DNA matcha tea powder (go get yours if you still don't have it ;) )
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or more if you want, we won’t judge)
Here’s the recipe
Prep time: 20 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes | Resting time: 1 hour
This recipe makes about 16 cookies
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Brown your butter: Start by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, gently swirling until it foams and turns golden. Transfer it to a heatproof bowl and let it cool.
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Mix the dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha tea powder. Stir until evenly mixed.
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Whisk the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the cooled brown butter with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Beat until smooth, and then add the eggs and vanilla extract. Keep beating until it’s light and creamy.
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Bring it all together: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture with a spatula, mixing just until a smooth, green batter forms.
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Toss in the chocolate: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, making sure they’re evenly distributed.
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Chill for perfection: Cover the dough and pop it in the fridge for at least 1 hour. This step is super important to make sure that the cookies are chewy and bake evenly.
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Get ready for baking: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Form dough balls with an ice cream scoop, spacing them 2-3 inches apart.
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Bake and cool: Bake the matcha green tea cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown. Let them cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and snap: Enjoy them warm or store them in an airtight container—if they last that long!
Ok bb, we’re done…
So time to show off your matcha magic! Don’t keep these beauties to yourself, take a photo of your matcha cookies and share them on Instagram and TikTok. Remember to tag us at @sipmatchadna (IG) and @matcha.dna (TK) and use the hashtag #MatchYourMood. Make us proooud (and a lil’ jealous, too. I’ll get hungry just by looking at the pictures).
Go check out our other recipes, and stay posted, because there’s more matcha madness on the way.
Love, Cata
