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Brown Butter White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

These cookies combine the nutty flavor of brown butter, the vegetal lift of matcha, and the sweetness of white chocolate for a sophisticated treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt Omit or reduce if using salted butter
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter Browned
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 whole eggs Room temperature
Add-ins
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Method
 

Brown the Butter
  1. Heat your butter over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally, until it melts and turns golden yellow with a nutty aroma.
  2. Remove from heat as soon as you see brown flecks and pour into a heatproof bowl to cool.
Prepare Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha powder until well combined.
Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. To the cooled brown butter, add granulated sugar and light brown sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
  2. Add the eggs and vanilla, whisking vigorously until light and creamy.
Form the Dough
  1. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a uniform green dough forms.
  2. Fold in the white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Chill and Bake
  1. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. Use a 3-tablespoon ice cream scoop to portion the dough onto the sheets, spacing them 2–3 inches apart.
  4. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  5. Let cookies rest for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
  6. Allow to cool for another 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, press a few extra white chocolate chips onto the dough before baking. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt after baking.