Description
Matcha White Chocolate Swirl Cookies offer a delightful blend of earthy matcha and sweet white chocolate. These treats combine Japanese matcha powder with creamy white chocolate for a unique flavor. They are visually appealing with a swirled design and have a buttery texture with a crisp edge and soft center. Perfect for gifting, snacks, or pairing with tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons matcha powder
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes). Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Split the dough evenly into two bowls. Mix matcha powder into one half until evenly green. Fold white chocolate chips into the other half.
- Scoop a small portion from each dough and press them gently together, rolling them into a ball to form a swirl pattern. Do not overmix.
- Place the swirled dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve your Matcha White Chocolate Swirl Cookies with hot green tea or warm milk.
Notes
- You can freeze the shaped cookie dough balls and bake from frozen; add a minute or two to the bake time. This is great for make-ahead treats.
- Use high-quality matcha powder for best flavor and vibrant color.
- Do not overbake; cookies continue to bake slightly as they cool.
- If dough is too sticky, chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before swirling.
- Use a cookie scoop for even swirls.
- Press extra white chocolate chips into the tops of dough balls before baking for more chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: not specified
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: not specified
- Trans Fat: not specified
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: not specified