If you’re looking for easy but delectable matcha baked goods, these Matcha Blondies will be your new obsession. They’re soft, chewy, and packed with vibrant matcha flavor, perfectly balanced by sweet and creamy white chocolate chips. If you’re a fan of matcha desserts that are as beautiful as they are delicious, this recipe needs to be on your must-bake list.
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Ingredients for Matcha Blondies
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup matcha powder (culinary grade)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
How to Make Matcha Blondies with White Chocolate Chips
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang so you can lift the blondies out easily later.
Step 2: Make the Blondie Batter
In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy. Add the eggs and vanilla, whisking until everything is fully combined. Gently mix in the flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt.
Step 3: Spread Batter in Pan and Add White Chocolate Chips
Spread the matcha batter evenly into your prepared pan. Sprinkle the white chocolate chips on top.
Step 4:Bake and Cool
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before lifting the blondies out of the pan and slicing into squares.
Pro Tips for Perfect Matcha Blondies
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- Choose a good culinary-grade matcha for vibrant color and a clean, earthy taste. Just check the label on your matcha and make sure it’s labeled as okay for baking. I’ve been able to find good matcha online prettily easily, and also at Costco sometimes.
- Don’t overbake. These blondies should be soft and chewy, not dry. Pull them from the oven when the center still has a little give.
- Don’t use scaling hot butter. Make sure to let your melted butter cool just a bit, or you’ll have some cooked scrambled eggs in your blondie batter. You don’t even have to let the butter melt all the way; just mostly melted is also good.
- Play with pan size. If you want super thick, luscious blondies, you can use an 8×8 or 9×9 pan too! You’ll have to almost double (or maybe even double) your baking time. I would also suggest stopping your baking about halfway through and then sprinkling extra white chocolate chips on top. If you bake the matcha blondies with extra white chocolate chips on top for a full 40 minutes, they’ll probably burn.
- Choose a good culinary-grade matcha for vibrant color and a clean, earthy taste. Just check the label on your matcha and make sure it’s labeled as okay for baking. I’ve been able to find good matcha online prettily easily, and also at Costco sometimes.
FAQs
Can I just mix the white chocolate chips right into the batter?
You definitely could! If you mix the white chocolate in, it will be more incorporated throughout your blondies rather than mostly on top. I liked the effect of the white chocolate just kind of being on top, but that’s just me. You can definitely fold the white chocolate chips in before spreading the batter in your pan!
Do I have to use so much matcha powder?
No, I would say you definitely do not! I love (probably too much) matcha flavor and I always add a lot. If you’re a little unsure of the matcha, start with 1-2 tablespoons of matcha rather than 1/4 cup and adjust from there.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! These blondies actually taste even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze matcha blondies?
Definitely. Wrap each piece individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag. They’ll keep for up to 2 months — just thaw at room temperature before serving.
What’s the best matcha to use for baking?
Look for a high-quality culinary grade matcha. It’s specifically made for matcha baked goods and keeps its color and flavor when exposed to heat.
If you love making matcha food that’s both stunning and delicious, these blondies check every box — easy to make, full of flavor, and absolutely gorgeous on a dessert table. I hope you enjoy these delicious matcha blondies as much as I did!
If you like matcha, make sure to check out these:
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Matcha Oreo Cookies
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Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Mini Matcha Cupcakes
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Matcha Lavender Chia Pudding
Matcha Blondies with White Chocolate Chips
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter melted and cooled
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar packed
- 2 eggs room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/4 cup matcha powder culinary grade
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang so you can lift the blondies out easily later.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth and glossy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla, whisking until everything is fully combined.
- Gently mix in the flour, matcha, baking powder and salt.
- Spread the matcha batter evenly into your prepared pan.
- Sprinkle the white chocolate chips on top.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely before lifting the blondies out of the pan and slicing into squares.
