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Vegan Matcha Cookies

These Vegan Matcha Cookies are a must-try! Sweet, chewy, and bursting with matcha flavor, they're perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Keyword: Easy, Healthy, Matcha
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Vegetable oil (I used sunflower)
  • 1 cup Dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 cup Unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2 + 1/2 cups All-purpose flour or GF flour blend
  • 1 Tbsp Matcha powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 + 1/2 cups White chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Step 1: Preheat Your Oven
    Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly and come out perfectly chewy.
  • Step 2: Prepare Your Baking Sheet
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the cookies from sticking and make for an easy cleanup.
  • Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
    In a large mixing bowl, combine the vegetable oil, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, unsweetened apple sauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients until they are well combined and slightly fluffy.
  • Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients
    In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. This helps to aerate the flour and evenly distribute the matcha.
  • Step 5: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; you want the dough to be soft and slightly sticky.
  • Step 6: Fold in White Chocolate Chips
    Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  • Step 7: Portion the Dough
    Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
  • Step 8: Bake
    Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will continue to firm up as they cool.
  • Step 9: Cool and Enjoy
    Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your Vegan Matcha Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop or spoon

Notes

  • For gluten-free cookies, use a gluten-free flour blend instead of all-purpose flour.
  • To lower the sugar content, reduce the granulated sugar to taste.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.