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Matcha White Chocolate Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Josefina Almond Yes
Soft, chewy, and delicious! If you like matcha, you must try this gluten-free matcha and white chocolate cookies. And if you haven't tried to bake a recipe with matcha, it is an easy recipe to start with.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Resting time 1 hour
Course Cookies
Servings 10

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of buckwheat flour (80gr)
  • 2/3 cup cornstarch (80gr)
  • 1/2 cup tapioca starch (60gr)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 gr matcha
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (56gr)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (100gr)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50gr)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 75 gr white chocolate chunks or chips

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together buckwheat flour, corn starch, tapioca starch, baking soda, salt, and matcha in a medium bowl.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugars until creamy. You can use an electric mixer or a hand whisk.
  • Add the egg, and vanilla extract and mix well.
  • Add the dry ingredients and mix well until you get homogeneous cookie dough.
  • Let's chill the dough in the fridge for one hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  • Drop large teaspoons on the prepared sheets, spacing them an inch or so.
  • Use your fingers to gently press down on the balls and flatten them slightly.
  • Place the chocolate chunks or chips on the surface of the cookies.
  • Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Let cool before removing.
  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Keyword Gluten free matcha white chocolate cookies