Chewy Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe with Sea Salt Flake
These chewy matcha white chocolate chip cookies combine the earthy flavor of matcha with creamy white chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes for a unique and indulgent treat. Perfectly chewy with a subtle green tea twist, they are easy to make and great for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons (10 g) matcha powder (ceremonial grade preferred)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups (270 g) white chocolate chips
- Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough about 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Lightly sprinkle sea salt flakes on top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Do not overbake.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use ceremonial grade matcha for best flavor and vibrant green color. Chill dough for 15-20 minutes if too soft or sticky to control spreading. Do not overmix dough after adding flour to keep cookies chewy. Pull cookies from oven when edges are set but centers are still soft to avoid overbaking. Sea salt flakes add a crunchy, savory contrast and should be sprinkled on top before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 2
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