These matcha chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and full of robust green tea aroma. They are loaded with chocolate, and sprinkled with flaky salt which enhances the flavor. I guarantee they will be your new go-to Asian treat!
These matcha cookies are perfectly sweet, but also have a touch of earthy bitterness which them addictively delicious. They are super easy to make just like regular sugar cookies. All it takes is mixing the ingredients in one bowl, let the dough rest, and bake!
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Ingredients for this recipe
- Vegan butter
- Organic cane sugar - or granulated sugar
- Dark brown sugar
- Large egg
- Matcha powder
- Vanilla extract
- Gluten-free all purpose flour - Make sure it contains xanthan gum that adds a binding effect to replace gluten. I use Bob's Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour.
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Topping (optional):
- Flaky salt
How to make matcha chocolate chip cookies
1. Mix butter and sugar. Place the softened butter and two types of sugar in a large bowl or a stand mixer. Beat for about 1 minute until pale and creamy.
2. Add flavorings. Add in the egg, matcha powder and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
3. Add dry ingredients. Add in the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mix well. Then stir in the chocolate chips.
4. Chill. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days) in the fridge.
5. Soften. Once you take the dough out of the fridge, leave out on the counter for 10-20 minutes until soft enough to be scooped. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
6. Bake. Scoop the dough using a 3 tablespoon scoop and arrange on lined baking sheets. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the edges slightly brown.
Optional: sprinkle with flaky salt.
Tips
- Different racks in the oven bake differently. If you are baking 2 trays at once, make sure to check the doneness at around 12 minute mark.
- Do not over bake. These matcha chocolate chip cookies come out soft, but they firm up as cooled.
Frequently asked questions
I use culinary grade matcha for this recipe, and it totally works! If you use a ceremonial grade, you will get a brighter green color with less bitterness.
This dough can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and store in an airtight bag or container. Thaw in the fridge before using. I recommend to flatten the dough so it thaws easily.
Matcha chocolate cookies can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days, covered tightly. Baked cookies can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
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Recipe
Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies (GF, DF)
Equipment
- 2 baking sheet pans
Ingredients
- ½ cup vegan butter softened
- ½ cup organic cane sugar or granulated sugar
- ½ cup dark brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1½ tablespoon matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1⅓ cup gluten-free all purpose flour with xanthan gum I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
Topping (optional)
- Flaky salt
Instructions
- Place the softened butter and two types of sugar in a large bowl or a stand mixer. Beat for about 1 minute or until pale and creamy.
- Add in the egg, matcha powder and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
- Add in the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and mix well.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour (up to 3 days) in the fridge, covered tightly.
- Once you take the dough out of the fridge, leave out on the counter for 10-20 minutes or until soft enough to be scooped. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Scoop the dough using a 3 tablespoon scoop and arrange on a lined baking sheet pan, leaving 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 16-18 minutes or until the edges slightly brown. They continue to harden as they cool.
- Optional: sprinkle with flaky salt.
Nutrition
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