These cookies are simply *(a) match* made in heaven whenever you fancy something sweet, not too unhealthy, yet still enough to be a regular tasting cooking and with the boost of a super food - this is for you. I'm actually finishing the last few of the cookies whilst writing this post reminiscing on when there was more than just one left in the cookie jar. I was originally going to make classic chocolate chip cookies one lazy afternoon and then positioned right in front of me there was my matcha powder that's been untouched for a good month. Since it has been super hot here in Malta, apart from my go to regular cup of coffee, I haven't been enjoying hot drinks that much lately. I was actually saying how much I used to love matcha lattes in London even though the weather perhaps made them more tolerable to sip and enjoy without breaking a sweat. I was actually in the mood for one a few days ago and then it hit me .. why not experiment by adding the green tea powder to my cookie batch? After all, no harm can come of it and worst case it all goes down to trial and error - isn't that how the best recipes come along? Well indeed, this is definitely one to recreate and enjoy on multiple occasions - who knew matcha and chocolate go so well together? I don't know whether to be sad that these cookies are already finished or excited that I get to make a fresh batch soon... and we all know what comes with a fresh batch ... cookie dough.
That is a major plus side to baking for me - I have always been an advocate for licking the end of the cake batter and eating an abundance of cookie dough which in turn has always resulted in me feeling ill and getting big stomach pains due to the raw egg in the mix. Hence, I have decided to make this recipe intentionally egg-free. Making this dough edible by eggscluding the egg - you (and by you I'm talking to myself in second person) can indulge in as much cookie dough as you want; what ? you heard me as much cookie dough as your non-aching belly can allow! Having tested this out for myself; safe to say - DOUGH YOURSELF OUT. Aldough, listen to your body what might work for me might not go down as well for you, but regardless you will enjoy these delectable treats raw or baked - either way!
PS: Sorry for all these play of words I'm either super excited or the matcha benefits have already gotten to my head after all, they are specifically known to increase energy levels and boost your concentration so could be the reason why i'm so on point this morning! Anyways, I've said enough let's hop right in and get baking!
INGREDIENTS:
-x2 cups of white flour
-x1 cup of white sugar
-x1/2 cup of butter of choice (I used dairy-free)
-x1/4 cup milk of choice ( I used rice milk)
-x1 dash of vanilla extract
-x1tsp baking powder
-x1tsp of baking soda
-x1tbsp matcha powder
-x2tbsp of chocolate chips
-x2 cups of white flour
-x1 cup of white sugar
-x1/2 cup of butter of choice (I used dairy-free)
-x1/4 cup milk of choice ( I used rice milk)
-x1 dash of vanilla extract
-x1tsp baking powder
-x1tsp of baking soda
-x1tbsp matcha powder
-x2tbsp of chocolate chips
This literally takes about twenty minutes total to prepare and cook - add 5 extra minutes including dishes - it's dangerous for the waistline how delicious and accessible they are to make! I swear by making these you will gather the true meaning of self-control.
HOW TO IN 10 STEPS:
1. Start by pre-heating your oven on 180 degrees.
2. Combine the butter and your sugar and whisk them until they become smooth consistency. Once that's done add your last two wet ingredients; your milk of choice and dash of vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl mix all your dry ingredients; flour and your baking powder/soda along with your matcha powder. Make sure to mix thoroughly this is to make sure that it is evenly mixed well.
4. You can now transfer all of the dry ingredients into your wet ingredients; what I like to do is add my dry ingredients gradually. This allows me to always monitor the consistency. You want the dough to become stiff similar to the above picture.
5. Once your dough is done go ahead and add the chocolate chips and carry on to stir so that its divided equally.
6. Get your baking tray ready along with some parchment paper. I do recommend parchment paper to not have to use extra butter or oil plus it makes the clean up process slightly less of a hassle.
7. Form them into small balls - the size that you want them depends entirely on you. I tried to make small batches as I know myself to not be able to stop at just one.
8. Your oven should be pre-heated by now; Add these in for just about 12 minutes. They will look slightly under done but the trick here is that you don't want them to burn, or cook too much they will stiffen I promise.
TIP: If you want them chewy, mark my words, remove them at the twelve minute mark. I tend to love my cookies to be chewy as it makes them all the more pleasant, but it goes down to personal preference. However, If you prefer them dry keep them perhaps for an additional five minutes - just make sure to obviously not burn them: monitor them!
9. Set your cookies aside to cool, of course sneak in one first it's self mandatory to at least have one, whilst the others are cooling down - but I do recommend to give them time before digging into them so that they can stiffen on there own time.
10. Enjoy these with a cold glass of nut milk or normal milk and your day will be set!
Bon Appetit!
