Indulge in the perfect blend of matcha green tea and chocolate with these delicious and healthy cookies. These cookies are a unique and delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, giving you a subtle hint of earthy matcha flavor combined with the sweetness of chocolate chips. Enjoy them as a treat or share them with friends and family. They are also a great way to incorporate the benefits of matcha green tea into your diet. The recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare and will leave you with a batch of irresistible cookies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon matcha green tea powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha green tea powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve and enjoy!
