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freshly baked green tea matcha cookies

Green Tea Matcha Cookies

Soft, chewy green tea matcha cookies with pockets of sweet white chocolate. Bright green from matcha powder, slightly earthy, and perfect for a cozy tea-time treat. Easy to make and sure to impress anyone who loves cookies or matcha desserts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 225g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups 250g all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp matcha powder use the best quality you can find
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Optional:
For a vegan version: substitute butter with coconut oil and eggs with flax eggs

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
  3. Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, sift together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients until combined. Don’t overmix.
  6. Add Chocolate: Fold in white chocolate chips gently.
  7. Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. For a crinkle effect, roll balls in powdered sugar.
  8. Bake: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers are soft.
  9. Cool: Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use high-quality matcha powder for best flavor and vibrant green color.
  • Don’t overbake — the centers should look slightly soft; they firm up while cooling.
  • You can freeze raw dough in balls and bake later for fresh cookies anytime.
  • These cookies pair wonderfully with tea or coffee.