Matcha Brownies

Bittersweet matcha brownies with a crackly crust, fudgy texture and chunks of white chocolate, the best kind of matcha treat

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• What is matcha?
• Ingredients Needed
• Tips for the perfect brownies
• Frequently asked questions
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My obsession with matcha will never end... these matcha brownies are sweet, fudgy and studded with large chunks of white chocolate. If you're looking for the best matcha brownies these are it!!

For as long as I can remember I've been looking for the best matcha brownie recipe, but none of the ones I tried ever lived up to my expectations. Matcha has the tendency to dry out batters, which can cause the brownies to turn out super crumbly... Like my chocolate brownie recipe, this matcha brownie recipe results from many, many, many trials. Scrap the cocoa powder for matcha powder for a delicious green treat.

What is matcha?

Matcha is a type of green tea that is made by grinding tea leaves into a fine powder. It is a traditional Japanese tea that has been used in Japanese tea ceremonies for centuries.

Matcha has a unique flavor that is both sweet and slightly bitter, and is known for its bright green color. It is often used in cooking and baking, as well as in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Matcha is also popular as a health food, as it is high in antioxidants and has been shown to have a range of health benefits.

Ingredients Needed

The ingredients needed for these are super simple!

• White chocolate: White chocolate is used in two steps. The use of white chocolate in the batter is important as it gives the brownies a fudgier texture, while also adding sweetness. The white chocolate added at the end is optional, but I love the extra white chocolate chunks throughout the batter. If you want to switch it up feel free to add chunks of a different kind of chocolate or even some roughly chopped nuts
• Unsalted butter: Unsalted butter is best here, but salted butter will work too. If you use salted butter don't add the large pinch of salt later on in the recipe.

• Matcha powder: The star of the show! Make sure you use a high quality culinary matcha powder as this is the primary flavour in your brownies and will give them that vibrant green color.
• Sugar: Plain white sugar should be used here. A lot of the sweetness will be coming from the white chocolate, but this sugar is needed for texture and balance. Don't leave out!

• Eggs: I use large eggs in this recipe. This will act as a binding agent and keep the brownies together
• Salt: Add a big pinch of salt to balance out the sweetness from the white chocolate and sugar. You can also add a sprinkling of flakey salt over the brownies after they've baked for extra salt.
• Baking powder: Baking powder breaks up the super dense texture, for the perfect brownie
• White chocolate chunks: I like to chop up a chocolate bar into chunks and fold it into the batter. You can also use white chocolate chips if you like, but personally I like to use a chocolate bar as it usually tastes better

Tips for the perfect brownies

Here are a couple of tips so you make perfect brownies every single time.

Don't worry if your white chocolate seizes

If you over-heat your white chocolate and butter it can cause the chocolate to seize and take on a curdled, lumpy-looking texture. As we are mixing other ingredients into the brownies this is completely fine! Keep going with the recipes and they will still turn out perfect

Use the best matcha powder you can get your hands on

These aren't called matcha brownies for no reason! As matcha is the star ingredient in these using a good quality matcha powder will give you the best flavor and color.

I like to use high-quality culinary grade or even ceremonial grade matcha in these. If you are unsure about the different kinds of matcha check out my matcha truffle post, where I go through the differences between them.

A lower-quality matcha will have more bitterness and astringency in comparison to a higher grade. Not only that the color tends to be a dull green/brown rather than a vibrant green!

Don't overbake

Like I have mentioned before, matcha powder has a tendency to dry out batters, resulting in dry and crumbly baked goods.

The best way to counteract this is to keep an eye on the bake time.

The perfect matcha brownie will seem a little undercooked when you pull it out of the oven and an inserted toothpick should emerge with a few gooey crumbs. Once you remove it from the oven it will continue to cook as it cools on your countertop.

Chill completely before slicing

If you are impatient and want a slice of warm brownie there's nothing stopping you! But if you want to cut perfect slices I highly recommend cooling and chilling your brownies before slicing them. This gives them time to set into their shape, so that you get clean slices and perfect edges. I like to use a knife run under hot water for an even sharper slice.

Frequently asked questions

How long so these last?

These will last 2-3 days at room temperature and 5-6 days in the fridge if stored in an airtight container.

Should I eat these chilled or warm?

When it comes to brownies most people would want to eat this slightly warm for a gooey experience. You can pop these in the microwave for 20 seconds or so before eating for a warm brownie. Top them with ice cream for a perfect dessert.

Personally, I like eating these brownies straight from the fridge. Chilling these gives them a super fudgy and slightly chewy texture which is absolutely delicious.

Can I change the toppings in these?

Yes absolutely! Use this recipe as your base and change up the toppings as you like. Personally, I love the white chocolate and macadamia nut combination.

How do you get those perfectly sliced squares?

Make sure the brownies have chilled completely. Then run a sharp knife under hot water, wipe dry, and slice! I like to run the knife under hot water in between slices for a perfect slice every time.

What kind of matcha should I use?

When choosing matcha to use in your brownies make sure you use high-quality matcha powder as this makes all the difference. Your brownies will have a much deeper matcha flavor, with less of an astringent or bitter taste.

I recommend using high-quality culinary grade matcha. You can use ceremonial-grade matcha as well. However, I don't think it's worth the extra cost to purchase such good quality matcha for baking.

Let's Get Baking!

This recipe for matcha blondies is so easy and I hope you love them as much as I do! The perfect balance of sweet, fudgy and bittersweet.

If you liked this recipe make sure to leave me a comment and rating down below, I would love to know how you went.

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