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Chocolate chip Matcha Cookies have a subtle earthy flavor that is even more pronounced thanks to the rich morsels of chocolate. It’s a classic culinary combination that is delicious in cookie form!
These green tea cookies are soft and chewy, with the perfect ratio of matcha green tea powder and chocolate for a subtle matcha flavor and beautiful green color.
With just the right amount of crisp on the outside and a soft, chewy, cookie center, these matcha chocolate chip cookies are downright irresistible.
We love any kind of chocolate chip cookie, and this matcha cookie recipe does not disappoint! Not only is it quick and easy to make (only 10 ingredients!) and super tasty, but these zen inspired chocolate chip cookies are also a great way to get a nice little dose of matcha. 😉
Why this Matcha Cookies Recipe Works
Our chewy green cookies will be just the mid-day snack you need. And with a tiny amount of caffeine from the matcha, we will happily swap our afternoon cup of coffee for a cookie any day!
Here’s why you’ll love this matcha cookie recipe:
- Using melted butter and brown sugar gives the cookies a dense, chewy texture.
- The cookies are oven-ready in just 15 minutes.
- Premium grade matcha powder gives the cookies a a deep, earthy flavor and beautiful green color.
- Chocolate and matcha are a match made in heaven
About that matcha and chocolate combo…The flavor is earthy but subtle, enhanced by the rich chocolate chips and sweet vanilla. If you’ve never had a matcha-chocolate dessert, you’re in for a treat!
Ingredients for Matcha Chocolate Chunk Cookies
To make these chocolate chip cookies, you will need the following ingredients:
- Flour. You can use all-purpose flour but if you want extra chewy cookies, go for bread flour.
- Matcha tea powder. Not all matcha tea powder is the same. Read our tips below to get the best tasting matcha for baking.
- Baking soda. Make sure your baking soda is not expired.
- Salt. A pinch of salt brings out the earthy matcha flavor and enhances the sweetness in the cookies.
- Butter. You can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe.
- Sugar. We used granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Eggs. The eggs will encorporate into the batter better if they come to room temperature first.
- Vanilla Extract. The vanilla extract enhances the flavors in these cookies.
- Chocolate Chips. You can use chocolate chips or chop a bar of chocolate into large chunks.
How to Make Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies
Our matcha infused chocolate chip cookies are a breeze to make! And they only bake for about 10 minutes, which means you don’t have to wait long to enjoy one or two.
Here’s a quick overview of how to make matcha cookies. Scroll down to the printable recipe card for all the details. :
- Combine the dry ingredients. Sometimes ingredients like matcha, flour, and baking soda have small clumps. If you sift or whisk the ingredients, the clumps will break up and distribute into the batter much better.
- Beat together the butter and sugars. Use an electric mixer for best results.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients and fold in the chocolate chips. You’ll want to chill the dough for at least one hour before baking. This will affect how the cookies bake. (They spread less if you chll the dough but go ahead and bake them right away if you like thin cookies).
- Scoop the cookie dough and bake. We line two baking sheets with parchment paper and use a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto the pan.
Recipe Tips for the Best Chewy Chip Cookies with a Matcha
- Let the matcha cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, that way they will firm up and won’t fall apart when you transfer them to the cooling rack.
- The color and flavor of the matcha cookies will depend on the quality of the matcha tea powder you choose.
- Matcha powder comes in three grades: Ceremonial grade, premium grade, and culinary grade. You can’t go wrong with the ceremonial grade, except for the price.
For baking, culinary grade matcha works fine if you purchase quality brand. Some brands sell matcha powder that is bitter and muddy brown. Here are some brands that we think work well:
Our matcha chocolate chip cookies are unique and carry a delightfully earthy, green tea flavor that doesn’t overpower the chocolate. They also prove that any variation of chocolate chip cookie is a cookie we can’t pass up. Happy baking!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (300 grams) (or use bread flour*)
- 4 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, melted (2 sticks)
- 1 cup brown sugar, (210 grams)
- ½ cup granulated sugar, (100 grams)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine the flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium sized bowl.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until well blended.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time then add the vanilla and beat well.
- Stir in the flour mixture and the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least one hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a one tablespoon sized cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto the baking sheet. Space the dough balls 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes then use a pancake turner to transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If you let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes, they will firm up and be easier to transfer to the cooling rack. If they are too warm when you transfer them, they will fall apart.
- Using bread flour instead of all-purpose flour will give these cookies an extra dense and chewy texture.
- The color and flavor of the cookies will vary depending on the quality of matcha tea powder you use.
- Ceremonial-grade matcha powder will have a brighter green color and milder, sweeter flavor than culinary matcha, but it is expensive. Culinary-grade matcha powder varies in quality from brand to brand. Some brands of culinary matcha are muddy brown in color and have a bitter flavor.
- A few brands of culinary matcha that have a good flavor, bright green color, and affordable price are listed below and in the post.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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This recipe is a keeper! I used half white and half whole wheat flour and spread the batter to cover the cookie sheet, baked for 25 minutes, and cut them into bars (I find this faster than making drop cookies). A wonderful chewy, moist cookie!
Thanks for the comment. I love that you incorporated some whole wheat into them. I agree, bar cookies are quicker. 😉
This recipe turned out really cakey because of the amount of flour used in the recipe. Our cookies ended up not spreading out unless it was flattened before going into the oven. Flavour is great, and we substituted chocolate chips with oreo cookies chunks. If you’re looking for a chewy cookie, I’d recommend using 2 cups of flour only.
If you weigh the flour, you won’t have too much, but if you dip the measuring cup into the flour and scoop it out, then you will definitely end up with too much flour. If you don’t have a scale then I suggest lightly spooning the flour into the measuring cups so you don’t pack it down when you measure it.
They look fabulous!