Brown Butter Matcha Cookies (Chewy, Nutty, Absolutely Incredible)

Brown butter and matcha is a flavour combination that might sound unexpected but is absolutely extraordinary. The nutty, caramel notes of brown butter complement the grassy bitterness of matcha in a way that makes these cookies deeply complex and completely addictive.

Ingredients

• 115g unsalted butter
• 150g plain flour
• 2 tsp matcha powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 100g white sugar
• 50g brown sugar
• 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: white chocolate chips, sea salt for topping

How to Make It

1. Brown the butter: melt over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and nutty smelling. Pour into a bowl and let cool for 15 minutes.
2. Whisk browned butter with both sugars until combined. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla and whisk vigorously.
3. Sift in flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Fold until just combined.
4. Fold in white chocolate chips if using. Chill dough for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 175C. Line a baking tray with parchment.
6. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the tray, spaced well apart.
7. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set but centres look slightly underdone.
8. Cool on the tray for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt.

What You’ll Need:

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Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Culinary Grade Matcha Powder

Tips

• Do not skip browning the butter, it is what makes these extraordinary
• Under-bake slightly for chewy centres
• Sea salt sprinkled on top immediately after baking elevates the flavour significantly

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I freeze this cookie dough?

Yes. Scoop dough balls, freeze until solid, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen adding 2 to 3 minutes extra.

What does brown butter taste like in cookies?

Brown butter has a nutty, caramel, almost toffee-like flavour. In cookies it adds incredible depth and complexity.