How to Make Matcha & White Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Do you like Matcha?
Yes, I do! But do I know enough about Matcha? So I did a little digging!
The geeky part of me is always curious about the history of things, so when I set out to make matcha (green tea ) cookies, I couldnโt help but wonderโwhen and how did we start drinking matcha?
What is Matcha exactly?
What exactly is matcha? In Japan, people call finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves “matcha” (ๆน่ถ), with “ๆน” meaning “ground” in English.
It has a vibrant green color and a rich, earthy flavor with a hint of sweetness. By grinding the entire tea leaf, people can consume the entire leaf. It is high in antioxidants and nutrients. Japanese people incorporate green tea powder into tea ceremonies, lattes, desserts, and even savory dishes like ochazuke and onigiri. ๐ต๐
A brief history of Matcha
Green tea powder has a history that dates back over 1,000 years. In 12th century Buddhist monk Eisai brought Green tea came to Japan from China, Eisai, later introduced green tea powder as part of meditation practice. The finely ground green tea soon became a staple among Zen monks, who appreciated its ability to promote both calm and focus during long hours of meditation.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
By the 16th century, Sen no Rikyลซ, the legendary tea master, refined the Japanese tea ceremony (่ถ้, sadล), shaping matcha into a symbol of harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Over time, Ceremonial tea transcended the tea room, making its way into everyday lifeโand eventually, into our favorite desserts!
From traditional tea bowls to matcha white chocolate chip cookies, this ancient tea continues to bring a unique, earthy richness to every bite. ๐ชโจ
Today, Iโm making matcha cookies with white chocolate chips, inspired by Brookie Bakehouse in New York. The combination of earthy matcha and sweet, creamy white chocolate is simply irresistible! ๐ชโจ
Matcha & White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 200 g unsalted butter
- 180 g light brown sugar
- 80 g castor sugar
- 1 egg
- 250 g self raising flour
- 200 g plain flour
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 300 g white chocolate chip
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Sift flour, matcha, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Mix eggs and vanilla then gradually add dry ingredients.
- Fold in white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Weigh 150g of dough, roll it into a ball, and repeat the process with the remaining dough. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours before baking.
- Preheat oven to 180โ and bake for 15 to 20 minutes
Notes
- These cookies are quite large, so you can make them 75g instead of 150g. You can also halve the ingredients if you prefer a smaller batch.