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Matcha Mochi Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delightfully chewy cookies with a unique mochi base, balanced with rich matcha flavor and pockets of melted chocolate chips, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Fusion, Japanese
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mochi Base
  • ⅔ cup glutinous rice flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup milk
Cookie Mixture
  • ½ cup unsalted butter Room temperature
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 large egg Room temperature
  • 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp Matcha powder
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Method
 

Mochi Base Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the glutinous rice flour and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
  2. Gradually stir in the milk until smooth.
  3. Microwave the mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until it becomes a sticky, dough-like texture—about 1-2 minutes total.
  4. Set aside to cool.
Cookie Mixture Preparation
  1. In another bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  2. Mix in the room temperature egg until it’s light and fluffy.
Combine Ingredients
  1. In a different bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder.
  2. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until well blended.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Fold the cooled mochi mixture gently into the cookie dough, being careful not to overmix.
  2. Stir the chocolate chips in until they're evenly scattered throughout the batter.
  3. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them a couple of inches apart.
  5. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden.
  6. Let them cool on a rack.

Notes

These cookies are best served with a hot cup of tea or a tall glass of milk. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh and chewy for about four days.