Description
These Soft Matcha Latte Cookies offer a delightful balance of earthy matcha flavor and sweet white chocolate, combined into a tender, lightly chewy cookie. Perfect for matcha lovers and anyone seeking a unique twist on classic cookies, these treats are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and come together in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 tsp culinary grade matcha powder
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined and smooth, which helps bind the dough while adding flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift together the matcha powder, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and prevent clumping, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, if using, to add bursts of creamy sweetness throughout the cookie.
- Shape the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading without merging.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the cookie edges are set but the centers remain soft for that perfect chewy texture.
- Cool on sheet and wire rack: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes after removing from the oven, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set and maintain shape.
Notes
- Use culinary grade matcha powder for the best flavor and vibrant green color.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep the cookies soft and tender.
- White chocolate chips are optional but highly recommended for a complementary sweetness.
- Cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
