Matcha Latte Cookies Recipe (2024)

By Eric Kim

Updated Dec. 7, 2023

Matcha Latte Cookies Recipe (1)

Total Time
45 minutes plus cooling
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
4(1,190)
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This is a matcha latte in cookie form. Atop the chewy, Grinch-green cookie sits a cloud of ermine icing, an old-fashioned boiled-milk frosting (like the kind you might find in midcentury American baking and grocery-store cupcakes), whose sugared lightness balances out the more intense, bittersweet base. Out of the oven, these cookies might look puffy, but as they cool on their pans, they will continue to cook and deflate, becoming their truest chewiest selves. If you want to skip the frosting, a little powdered sugar is a lovely, snowy finish.

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Ingredients

Yield:About 20 cookies

    For the Cookies

    • cups/185 grams all-purpose flour
    • ½teaspoon baking soda
    • tablespoons matcha powder
    • tablespoons pure vanilla extract
    • ½cup/113 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 1tablespoon creamy peanut butter
    • ¾cup/150 grams granulated sugar
    • ¼packed cup/50 grams light brown sugar
    • ½teaspoon coarse kosher salt (such as Morton)
    • 1large egg, at room temperature
    • Nonpareil sprinkles (optional)

    For the Frosting (optional)

    • ¾cup/150 grams granulated sugar
    • 3tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • Small pinch of coarse kosher salt
    • 1cup/237 milliliters whole milk
    • 1cup/227 grams unsalted butter, at room temperature
    • 1teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Ingredient Substitution Guide

Nutritional analysis per serving (20 servings)

247 calories; 15 grams fat; 9 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 18 grams sugars; 2 grams protein; 95 milligrams sodium

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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  1. Step

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    Make the cookies: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. In a large bowl, stir the matcha and vanilla into a paste using a wooden spoon or flexible spatula. Add the butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and salt, then beat until pale green and fluffy. Switch to a whisk and beat in the egg until smooth.

  2. Step

    2

    Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and fold until just combined. Refrigerate the dough, uncovered, while the oven heats.

  3. Step

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    Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a couple of baking sheets with parchment paper.

  4. Step

    4

    Using a #40 (1½-tablespoon) cookie scoop or two spoons, scoop out 1½-inch rounds and place them a couple of inches apart on the baking sheets. Bake until puffed and no longer wet-looking on top, about 12 minutes. Let the cookies cool completely on the pan. (Unfrosted cookies can be stored in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days.)

  5. Step

    5

    If you’d like, make the frosting when you’re ready to serve the cookies: In a medium saucepan off the heat, whisk together the granulated sugar, flour and salt. Whisk in the milk until smooth. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until the mixture starts to bubble, about 4 minutes, then continue whisking the mixture as it boils until thick like pudding, about 2 minutes longer. Transfer this hot mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

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    Beat on high speed until the bowl feels cool to the touch. It may take up to 10 minutes. With the mixer on medium-high speed, add the butter 2 tablespoons at a time, beating until smooth before each addition. When all of the butter has been incorporated, add the vanilla, then raise the speed to high and beat until very fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.

  7. Step

    7

    Using a butter knife or spoon, frost each cooled cookie and top with sprinkles if you’d like. Serve immediately.

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TJP

Just made these and they are delicious. I didn’t have peanut butter on hand so used tahini, which was subtle, delicious and my guess is that it works better with matcha anyway. A winner!

Calvina

What are the good substitutes for peanut butter if we are making them for allergies?

tyrannosauri

We did half of the peanut butter that the recipe suggested and upped the matcha by 1 teaspoon and they turned out amazing! Can’t taste the peanut butter, and the matcha flavor is perfectly strong. The frosting is a perfect match. For those asking for peanut butter substitutes, I really think you could sub with any nut butter or omit completely and the cookies will still turn out okay.

Nina

as a lazy person, making ermine frosting was too much for me. to add some sweetness, i chopped up a 100g bar of white chocolate and mixed it in with the flour. it balances the great base flavour and allows the cookies to keep longer!

Wes

I made these to soften the blow of how bad Real Housewives of Potomac has gotten, so that I could eat them while I watch. They are so, so good but I think the recipe calls for too much frosting, which would normally be fine, but you can't really save it. So, I got rid of it (kind of like how I wish RHOP would get rid of Gizelle and Robyn)!

jess

For best green color: use ceremonial matcha, not culinary grade, and roll in matcha-sugar mixture before baking

Shelley

Sunflower or almond butter are great substitutes for allergies.

Sarah W

Very good! But they are more peanut butter in taste then matcha

Leo

Halved the amount of frosting, which ended up being closer to a good quantity for me - think I would have had trouble using the whole thing. Substituting oat milk for whole here worked fine for me, but took a bit more time on the stove (+2/3 mins), YMMV.

Alex

Instead of frosting, I added a half bag of white chocolate chips with the final fold of flour. My coworkers loved them!

Lindsay H

I made these following the recipe exactly and they were PHENOMENAL. I don’t know why people were complaining about the peanut flavor being too strong — it’s 1 T in 20 cookies! I thought the matcha flavor was perfect. I worried that kids would be put off by the color/flavor so I called them “Grinch cookies” and they loved them. I only had enough butter to make a third of the recipe for frosting, but that was actually perfect for the full amount of cookies - an ample amount but not overwhelming.

Jenny

Morton kosher salt is saltier than Diamond Crystal (the one most professionals use but less available nationwide). Use more salt if using Diamond Crystal.

Beth W

Because I didn't have any, I switched the matcha powder for 1 T ashwagandha powder and 1/2 T cardamom. This is a beautiful cookie, and I'm looking forward to having matcha next time I make them!

em

I’ve now made these exactly following the recipe and swapping the peanut butter for tahini, both are excellent. One thing I learned: do not refrigerate the dough overnight, the matcha started to oxidize and turn brown. The cookie still tasted good, but it was a very muddy green-brown.

Erin

Delicious and fun to make. I'm at high elevation, and I followed the recipe as followed except I added 1 fewer tbsp of flour and added a splash of water to the dough after incorporating the wet ingredients. For those curious about storing after icing, I refrigerated cookies in a single layer so icing could set (they taste pretty decent cold too). Also, the matcha flavor really shines through after these sit for a day!

Kristina

I made these as written (and after watching the video). The matcha flavor hardly came through, they were more like green peanut butter cookies. Too much frosting as well. Still tasty, just not what I expected.

Kate B.

These cookies are amazing!! I made them gluten free, dairy free, and nut free by using gf flour, df butter, and tahini in place of the peanut butter. I also added an extra teaspoon of matcha powder and they came out delicious even with all of the swaps!

Genna

My family loves these! My favorite tweaks are: 1. Tahini instead of PB 2. Double the recipe 3. Make bigger cookies (double batch is about 24 50g balls, and bake for 14 min instead of 12) and 4. Fold in white chocolate chips instead of frosting (although the frosting is delish, just labor-intensive) super yummy and I love how chewy they are

abigail

Try with cinnamon matcha sugar coating

Jess

Made only 1/4 of frosting which was perfect amount to ice all the cookies. Didn't find the peanut butter affected the overall flavor.

Cathy

I just finished making these cookies and my daughters (big Matcha lovers) gobbled them up. The icing was labor intensive but worth it

sojo

Absolutely love this recipe, I have never returned to make a second batch so quickly. A few notes... peanut butter can be excluded for nut allergies, matcha latte mix from Trader Joe's works extremely well in place of the matcha (just add a 1/2 T more for deeper flavor), and the recommended time to bake is perfect. Testing multiple time intervals, 8 min had the best chew with crispy edge (if cookies are golden brown on edges, you've gone a little too far). Go make a batch! They go fast!

Livi

I would definitely recommend doubling the recipe. As it only made fourteen cookies for me. Other then that I would definitely recommend, as it is a great substitute for morning coffee. I had to resort to my hands for mixing the ingredients, as it was extremely hard to do with a spoon or spatula.

SJG

so delicious! a bit too much icing as others have said. swapped out peanut butter for almond and coconut butter and it was great

J Lin

I am an Eric Kim stan. These cookies are phenomenal. Use good, bright green matcha and unsweetened peanut butter for best results in color, matcha earthinesss, and sweetness (for those who love not-too-sweet sweets).

AnnaBee

Delicious. Halved the frosting as others suggested, and found it was still plenty.

AlyssaM

I don't particularly care for the earthy overtones of drinking matcha, but nevertheless I was intrigued to make these. Maybe it's because green is my favorite color and I've never tried making ermine frosting. Either way, I'm so glad I tried these. I guess I love matcha in cookie form. The frosting is incredibly light and buttery and I love that I get to pile it high onto the cookie. I made using my scale, with a #20 scoop, which I then cut each dough ball in half. Made 24 cookies this way.

Deisy

I made these over Christmas and two months later I am still thinking no dreaming about them. I made a ton of different cookies for my Christmas cookie boxes and these were easily everyone’s top. Peanut butter was excellent; wouldn’t recommend omitting unless absolutely necessary. Bless you, Eric.

Annie Butkiewicz

As a big matcha fan, I was a little disappointed that these cookies had a more PB forward flavor than matcha. I’d consider making it without or adding tahini instead. Otherwise great texture!

Soph

Made them and they were phenomenal! Left out the pb due to allergies, and subbed frosting for regular buttercream. Amount of vanilla is concerning at first but it does not overwhelm the matcha. Only had a matcha latte mix available from Trader Joe’s and it did just the trick. Baked for 12 min on the dot, I wouldn’t recommend leaving it in the oven for much longer (ruins the chew). Doesn’t necessarily need the frosting either. Super simple and easy to make! Going to be a new go to!

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FAQs

Why do my matcha cookies turn brown? ›

Matcha turns brown if baked too high or too long, so I keep it at 10 minutes max in an oven at 350 °F. We'll take out the cookies when the centers are high and still a little wet. Let it cool and rest. Allowing the cookies to rest and cool helps improve their chewy texture.

How many calories are in a matcha cookie? ›

Nutritional Stats, Facts, and Figures
Table of Nutritional InformationPer 100gPer serving
Energy (Kcal)495198
Fat (g)2610.4
of which saturates (g)13.35.3
Carbohydrates (g)58.823.5
5 more rows

How to make matcha taste better without sugar? ›

I typically enjoy my matcha tea without sweetener, but matcha brands vary in bitterness. If you're new to making matcha, or if your tea tastes bitter, add a few drops of maple syrup or honey to sweeten it to your liking.

Is it OK to drink old matcha? ›

Does Matcha Powder Go Bad? Storing your tea the right way extends its shelf life, but it does not actually go bad unless there is contamination or mold. In such cases, you should not consume the product. If the matcha is simply past its expiration date, it will not hurt you or make you sick, in my experience.

Is it OK to drink day old matcha? ›

You can definitely store leftover matcha overnight or for a day or two to enjoy the next day.

What makes Starbucks matcha so sweet? ›

Because the “Matcha” powder itself is the sugar.

What sweetener does Starbucks use in matcha? ›

Starbucks gets their matcha from a very credible Japanese company, it is Japanese matcha, but it contains only 15% matcha, the rest is 3% fruit pectin, and 82% organic cane sugar.

What goes well with matcha? ›

Coconut's sweet, tropical flavor pairs excellently with matcha, adding a layer of richness. Coconut milk or cream can be used in matcha lattes and smoothies, while shredded coconut makes a great addition to matcha energy balls or macarons.

Can you use ceremonial grade matcha for baking? ›

Purpose of Ceremonial Grade Matcha

First, its delicate flavor doesn't make it ideal for baking or cooking as its subtle, sweet nature gets buried by other ingredients. Second, it is the most expensive green tea per gram due to the time and energy put into its production, its quality, and its high demand within Japan.

Is Starbucks matcha high in calories? ›

There are 240 calories in 1 serving (16 oz) of Starbucks Matcha Tea Latte (Grande). * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

What sweetener tastes best with matcha? ›

Honey: Honey is an all-natural sweetener with subtle floral notes that pair nicely with matcha's earthy flavor.

How to enhance matcha flavor in baking? ›

To enhance the flavour and colour of matcha in your baked goods, consider pairing it with complementary ingredients such as white chocolate, citrus zest, or coconut. These additions can balance the earthy notes of matcha and create a harmonious flavour profile.

Are matcha lattes healthy? ›

Matcha contains the nutrients from the entire tea leaf and contains more caffeine and antioxidants than are typically present in green tea. Studies of matcha and its components have unearthed a variety of benefits, showing that it can help protect the liver, promote heart health, and even aid in weight loss.

How to prevent matcha from turning brown? ›

Storing matcha tea - protected from light and cool

To keep your Matcha tea fresh and aromatic for as long as possible, make sure it is stored in a cool place away from light.

Why are my cookies turning brown? ›

Be sure you're using a thick, good quality baking sheet, too, as thin dark ones promote browning and will cause cookies to bake faster and burn more easily. Use parchment paper to avoid over-greasing the pan. If there's a surplus of cooking spray, it can cause cookies to spread too much.

Why is my matcha brown? ›

Some ingredients will enhance the Matcha color, such as white chocolate. Using more sugar will cause matcha turn brown. Matcha does not like heat. Prolonged baking time will cause Matcha turns brown.

Why does matcha change color? ›

A dull, greyish tint or a yellow hue indicates that the matcha has either been exposed to oxygen or is made from raw materials of lower quality. A color change also means the matcha is losing its freshness. We recommend storing matcha in an airtight container in a dry, cool, and dark place.

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