Introducing the ultimate Matcha Brownies—bright green, crunchy on top, and irresistibly fudgy inside. These beauties are a match made in dessert heaven!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe:
- These brownies are rich, decadent, and full of fudgy goodness.
- Their vibrant green color adds a fun twist to traditional brownies.
- They’re super easy to whip up and ready in just about an hour.
- Made with top-notch ceremonial grade matcha and dreamy white chocolate chips.
- Enjoy the perfect balance of fluffy and crunchy with their crinkle tops.
- They strike just the right balance between sweetness and a hint of saltiness.
Tips And Tricks:
- Use an electric mixer to beat eggs and sugar until thick and airy, resembling pancake batter.
- Melt white chocolate chips with hot butter for a smooth ganache.
- Gently fold in sifted flour to avoid deflating the mixture.
- After 20 minutes of baking, drop the brownies on the counter a few times to get that crinkle top and remove air pockets.
- Ensure the brownies are at room temperature before cutting, or chill them for 30 minutes in the refrigerator for easier slicing.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Key ingredients for brownies include butter, sugar, high-quality chocolate, eggs, and flour—no baking powder needed!
- Beating eggs and sugar for several minutes creates those coveted crinkle tops.
- Any ceremonial grade matcha powder will work well.
- You can use a gluten-free flour blend, but expect slight differences in the final texture.
- For clean cuts, cool brownies to room temperature and clean the knife between each slice.
Matcha Brownies
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 sticks of unsalted butter 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tsp bourbon vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare an 8×8 inch pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
- Melt butter in the microwave or on the stovetop, then mix with white chocolate chips and matcha powder until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs with an electric mixer until thick and airy.
- Pour the matcha ganache into the egg mixture, add vanilla extract, and mix well.
- Sift in flour and salt, then fold until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes. Drop the pan on the counter a few times, then bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Let the brownies cool on the counter, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Beat eggs and sugar until thick and airy.
- Gently fold in sifted flour.
- Drop brownies on the counter during baking and after they’re done.
- Ensure brownies are at room temperature before slicing, or chill for easier cutting.