Matcha Brownies with White Chocolate
Chewy and tender white chocolate matcha brownies make a fabulous holiday dessert, but can be enjoyed any time of year! No electric mixer needed.
Ingredients
For the Matcha Bars:
- 1¼ cup all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled to measure)
- 2 Tbsp matcha powder (culinary grade)
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted (1 stick)
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 egg yolk (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
For the Icing Drizzle/Topping (optional):
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- splash of milk (or water)
- 2 Tbsp freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° Fahrenheit (176° Celsius). Line a square 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until a paste forms. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Lightly whisk until combined.
- Sift the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. Gently fold in white chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into the baking pan. (Smooth out on top with the spatula.) Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the edges are lightly browned and pulling away from the pan and the center is set.
- Let cool for 20 minutes. Slice into bars with a sharp knife.
- Optional topping: Stir powdered sugar with a splash of milk to make icing. Use a spoon or a ziploc bag with a tiny corner cut off to drizzle icing over the bars. Sprinkle with freeze-dried strawberries and enjoy!
Notes
Note: Because matcha has a slightly bitter/earthy flavor, these bars aren’t overly sweet. I added a little icing drizzle on top for decoration, which adds a little extra sweetness if you prefer sweeter desserts. If you want, you can also add 1/4 cup granulated sugar into the batter (when you add the brown sugar).
For a lighter matcha flavor, use 1.5 Tbsp of matcha powder instead of 2 Tbsp. Just be aware the bars won’t be quite as green in color.
Storage Tips: Store these brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Or, individually wrap and freeze them in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.