Matcha Brownies
These matcha brownies are fudgy and chewy with a delightful earthy green tea flavor. Cocoa butter from melted white chocolate gives them a brownie-like texture without muddling the color of the vibrant green tea. You can keep them plain or stir in white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips for a delicious indulgence. No matter how you enjoy them, they are sure to be a hit!
Servings: 16 brownies
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons butter
- 6 ounces white chocolate chopped (170 grams)
- 1 ⅓ cup granulated sugar 270 grams
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups all purpose flour 150 grams
- 3 tablespoons matcha powder 15 grams
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups chopped chocolate or chocolate chips; white or dark
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Place the butter, and chopped white chocolate in a microwavable bowl. Microwave on low power in 15 second bursts until the white chocolate is about 80% melted. Remove from the microwave and stir until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Stir in the sugar. Beat the eggs in one at a time then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Sift the flour, matcha powder, and salt over the batter and stir until well blended.
- Fold in the chocolate chips. Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 38 to 42 minutes. The top will be light brown and slightly cracked, and the edges will appear set. A toothpick inserted in the middle should have some moist, sticky crumbs (the toothpick shouldn’t be wet, but a few moist crumbs are fine).
Notes
Chocolate mix-ins: Matcha pairs well with both white and dark chocolate, so use whichever you prefer, or a mix if desired.
Matcha quality matters: The color and taste of your brownies will depend on the matcha you use. Ceremonial-grade matcha has a vibrant green hue and a milder, sweeter flavor, but it’s more expensive.
Choosing culinary matcha: Culinary-grade matcha varies widely between brands. Some are bright and smooth; others lean dull and bitter. Look for one with a clean, grassy flavor and a true green color.
Recommended brands: The quality of culinary-grade matcha can vary a lot. Some brands are muddy brown in color and slightly bitter. For better flavor and a brighter green color, we’ve had good results with Aprikalife and Pantenger.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 180mg | Sugar: 14g
