July 7, 2009

Crispy, Chewy, Matcha Green Tea Cookies

Name: Crispy, Chewy, Matcha Green Tea Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 cup butter (softened); 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 1/2 tsp matcha green tea powder

by Kirbie

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These Matcha Cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside and are ready to go in the oven in about 15 minutes. They have a beautiful green color from green tea powder and are so easy to make.

I love taking classic cookie recipes and giving them a twist with matcha green tea powder. The taste is unique and gives the cookies a natural green hue that I find so pretty.

Matcha Cookies Ingredients

All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Softened butter
Granulated sugar
Large egg
Vanilla extract
Matcha green tea powder

Type of Matcha Green Tea Powder to Use

When baking with matcha powder, it is best to use a high-quality matcha powder. I buy universal grade or ceremonial grade matcha powder by Maeda En*.

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These matcha powders are a little pricier but you only need a little bit for a recipe so a small canister can last a while. The higher-quality matcha powders will ensure that your baked goods maintain their green color.

Cheaper matcha powders, like culinary grade matcha, are fine for other types of cooking with matcha but don’t produce the bright green color in baked goods (instead, the baked goods usually turn light brown or yellow as they cook in the oven).

Cookie Making Tips

The key to getting the right texture for your cookies is to first cream the butter and sugar together until smooth.
The butter should be softened by letting it sit out on the counter for a few hours before you make the cookies.
You also want to slowly add the dry ingredients to the butter and sugar and mix until just combined. This will ensure your cookies are crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
I don’t chill the cookie dough first, but if your dough is very soft (this can happen if your kitchen is very warm) you might want to chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes before baking the cookies. This will prevent them from spreading too much.

Cookie Variations

You can add mix-ins to the dough to change up these matcha cookies. Here are some ideas:

Matcha chocolate chip cookies: Mix in your favorite chocolate chips or chocolate chunks. Or try white chocolate chips.

Nuts: Chopped macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts, or pecans would work well.

Storage Tips

You can make the cookie dough and freeze it to bake later. I like to scoop the dough onto a baking sheet and freeze the cookie dough balls for 30 minutes. You can then store them in a freezer container to bake later. Let them thaw before baking them as instructed.

You can store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for two to three days. Or, place the cooled cookies in a freezer container and store them in the freezer for up to two months.

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