RECIPES

Matcha and White Chocolate Cookies

Bring a touch of elegance (and a pop of colour) to your festive baking using this Matcha and White Chocolate Cookie recipe.

Serves: 8-9 cookies
Time: 1 hour 15 mins
Difficulty: Easy

Their delicate green hue makes them perfect for Christmas cookie platters, while the rich, nutty matcha flavour pairs beautifully with creamy white chocolate chips for a sweet-meets-earthy treat. They’re wonderfully soft in the middle, crisp at the edges, and just different enough to get guests talking. Bake a batch, wrap them in ribbon-tied bags, cookie boxes, or pile them high on a plate - either way, they’ll be a festive hit.

Method

Ingredients

Step 1In a saucepan over a low-medium heat, melt the butter and cook it, stirring frequently, until the bubbling stops and the solids begin to turn brown and smell nutty (about 7-8 minutes). Be sure no milk solids are stuck on the bottom of your pan as these can burn easily.
Step 2Transfer the browned butter to a bowl to cool for a few minutes, then stir in the sugar. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth and glossy.
Step 3In a separate bowl, combine the flour, matcha powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt and mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet and stir just until combined and fold in the chocolate chips. Cover with clingfilm and chill in the fridge for 15 minutes, until cold enough to roll into balls.
Step 4Remove from the fridge and shape the dough into 8-9 dough balls by rolling each one between the palms of your hands. Place onto Nest™ Bake Non-Stick baking trays. Flatten the tops slightly with your palms, then cover with clingfilm and transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
Step 5Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and bake the cookies for 14-16 minutes, until the edges are firm. Let them cool on the tray for 5 mins before transferring to a wire rack, then serve.