Brown Butter Matcha Cookies
Brown Butter Matcha Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of brown butter with the earthy notes of matcha. These cookies are soft, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Once you try them, you’ll want to make them again and again!
Ingredients
- 153 g all-purpose flour
- 10 g matcha powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 100 g butter for browning
- 70 g white sugar
- 50 g raw or light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 120 g white chocolate chopped (reserve 1/4 for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir it constantly as it foams and turns golden brown. You’ll notice a lovely nutty aroma! Once done, take it off the heat and let it cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the cooled brown butter with the white sugar and raw sugar until smooth. Then, add the egg and whisk until it’s light and creamy.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir just until combined. Gently fold in the white chocolate chunks, saving some to add on top.
- Use a cookie scoop to place balls of dough on your lined baking sheet. Press the reserved white chocolate chunks onto each dough ball.
- Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers feel soft. After baking, cool them on the sheet for 5 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.
- For a special touch, sprinkle some flaky sea salt or add gold leaf on top.
Notes
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer storage. Just make sure to separate layers with parchment paper when freezing.
- Keep an eye on the butter while it browns to avoid burning.
- Don’t overmix the dough; it’s okay if there are a few lumps.
- For extra matcha flavor, you can add a pinch more of matcha powder.