Crunchy Matcha Cookie Recipe | Rich with White Chocolate and Nuts

Looking for a fun cookie with the gentle bitterness of matcha and a satisfyingly crunchy texture?

This Crunchy Matcha Cookie recipe features white chocolate, nuts, and freeze-dried strawberries for extra flavor and crunch.

One bite and you’ll be hooked! Baked to perfection, these cookies are packed with aroma and texture for a truly indulgent treat.

Ingredients (Makes about 8 cookies)

• Unsalted butter … 90g
• Brown sugar (light) … 120g
• Egg (medium size) … 1
• Cake flour … 170g
• Baking powder … 3g
• Matcha powder … 18g
• White chocolate … 100g (80g for mixing, 20g for topping)
• Nuts … 30g (macadamia nuts recommended)
• Freeze-dried strawberries … 30g

Instructions

① Cream the butter and sugar

Soften the butter at room temperature and beat until smooth.
Add the sugar and mix well until fully combined.

② Add the egg

Beat the egg and add it in 2–3 batches, mixing thoroughly after each addition.

③ Add dry ingredients

Sift the cake flour, matcha powder, and baking powder together.
Add to the mixture and mix until about 80% combined—it’s okay if some flour is still visible.

④ Add white chocolate, nuts, and strawberries

Add chopped white chocolate (80g), nuts (30g), and freeze-dried strawberries (30g).
Gently fold in until evenly mixed.

⑤ Chill the dough

Shape the dough into a log or disc, wrap in plastic, and let it rest in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

⑥ Bake

Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake for 30–35 minutes.

⑦ Top with white chocolate

After baking, top with melted white chocolate (20g) if desired.

Baking Tips

• The dough won’t spread much on its own, so shape the cookies to your desired thickness before baking.
• Preheat the oven to 170°C and bake for 30–35 minutes.
• If the tops brown too quickly, cover lightly with aluminum foil.
• Cookies will be soft right out of the oven, but they firm up and get crunchier as they cool.
• Let them cool

Tips for a Perfect Finish

• Mixing the dough only about 80% is key to a great texture.
• Add freeze-dried strawberries on top after baking for a prettier finish.
• Feel free to swap in your favorite nuts or chocolate types.
• Letting the cookies cool completely on the tray is the secret to that satisfying crunch!