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Brown Butter White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

Delicious cookies featuring nutty brown butter, floral matcha, and sweet white chocolate, perfect for any time of day.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 130

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp matcha powder Use a sifted if clumpy for an even color.
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Brown the butter until golden and nutty.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs Use room temperature.
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Brown the butter over medium heat until it turns golden yellow, then transfer to a heat-proof bowl to cool.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder; set aside.
  3. In the cooled butter, mix in granulated sugar and brown sugar until combined.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture and whisk until light and creamy (approximately 1 minute).
  5. Slowly stir in the dry ingredients until a green dough forms.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly incorporated.
  7. Let the dough rest in the fridge for 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cover baking sheets with parchment paper and scoop out dough using a 3 tablespoon ice cream scoop, spacing cookies 2-3 inches apart.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are golden. Let cool on a rack for 10 minutes before transferring and cooling completely.

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.