Soft-Baked Spelt Matcha White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Spelt matcha white chocolate cookies are soft-baked cookies built on wholegrain spelt flour, culinary-grade matcha powder, and chunks of white chocolate. The spelt gives the crumb a light, nutty edge, while matcha adds a grassy contrast to the sweet chocolate. Baked at 175 C / 350 F for 12 to 14 minutes, they come out with set edges and soft centers.

The dough comes together in one bowl with a hand mixer, no special equipment needed. A short chill in the fridge keeps the cookies from spreading thin, which is the main way this bake goes wrong.

You can scoop and chill the dough up to a day ahead, then bake a fresh batch whenever you want warm cookies. The recipe makes 12 cookies, enough for a small gathering or a few days of snacking.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

One-bowl dough with no fancy equipment needed
Nutty spelt crumb balances the sweet white chocolate
Dough chills ahead, bakes fresh whenever you want
Freezer-friendly dough for quick homemade cookies anytime

Hand folding white chocolate chips into pale green matcha cookie dough in a glass mixing bowl on a wooden counter.

Ingredient Notes

spelt flour: Use light or wholegrain spelt flour. It absorbs less liquid than wheat flour, so avoid over-mixing once it's added.
matcha powder: Use culinary-grade matcha, not ceremonial grade. Ceremonial matcha is meant for whisking into tea and tastes more bitter once baked.
butter: Soften at room temperature until it gives to light pressure but isn't greasy or melted, otherwise the dough spreads too fast.
white chocolate chips: Chopped white chocolate bar works too and melts into slightly larger pockets than chips.
brown sugar: Light or dark both work. Dark brown sugar gives a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
egg: Use a large egg at room temperature so it blends smoothly into the creamed butter and sugar.

Small plate of matcha cookies beside a cup of green tea on a linen napkin, morning light on a kitchen table.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 13 mins

Rest Time 30 mins

Total Time 58 mins

Cooking Method: Oven

Cuisine: American

Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Easy

Cooking Temp: 175 C

Servings: 12

Estimated Cost: 0.45

Calories: 296

Best Season: all_year_round

Dietary: Contains Dairy, Contains gluten, contains-eggs, Vegetarian

Description

Spelt flour gives these matcha white chocolate cookies a light, nutty crumb, and a 30-minute chill keeps the centers soft after baking.

Ingredients

280 g spelt flour (light or wholegrain)
2 tbsp matcha powder (culinary grade, sifted)
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp fine sea salt
115 g unsalted butter (softened)
100 g granulated sugar
100 g light brown sugar (packed)
1 egg (large; room temperature)
1 tsp vanilla extract
150 g white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate bar)

Instructions

1
In a medium bowl, sift together the spelt flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. Sifting breaks up matcha clumps so the color spreads evenly through the dough.
2
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
3
Add the egg and vanilla extract. Beat for about 30 seconds until fully combined and the mixture looks smooth.
4
Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two batches, mixing on low speed just until no dry streaks remain.
5
Fold in the white chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed through the dough.
6
Cover the bowl and chill the dough for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours, so the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
7
Heat the oven to 175 C / 350 F. Line a sheet pan 33 x 46 cm / 13 x 18 inch with parchment paper.
8
Scoop the dough into 12 balls, about 65 g each, and space them 5 cm apart on the sheet pan.
9
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, until the edges look set and dry but the centers still look soft and slightly underbaked.
10
Cool the cookies on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 296kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Saturated Fat 7g35%
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 190mg8%
Potassium 60mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 41g14%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 24g
Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 150 IU
Calcium 40 mg
Iron 1.2 mg
Vitamin D 5 IU
Vitamin E 0.5 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Vitamin B6 0.05 mg
Folate 20 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Phosphorus 60 mg
Magnesium 20 mg
Zinc 0.5 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Additional Notes

Sift the matcha to avoid green clumps in the dough.
Chill dough a full 30 minutes; don't skip this step.
Pull cookies at 12 minutes for a softer, chewier center.
Use culinary-grade matcha, not ceremonial, for baking.

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Equipment

mixing bowls
electric hand mixer
fine-mesh sieve
cookie scoop
sheet pan 33 x 46 cm / 13 x 18 inch
wire cooling rack

Tips

Sift the matcha powder before mixing to avoid green clumps in the finished dough.
Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes so the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
Pull the cookies out when the centers still look soft; they firm up as they cool on the pan.
Use culinary-grade matcha for a stronger color and flavor that holds up against the sugar.
Weigh the flour with a kitchen scale for a consistent crumb from batch to batch.

Variations

Swap half the white chocolate chips for chopped macadamia nuts for a crunchier bite.
Add 1/2 tsp lemon zest to sharpen the matcha flavor without adding extra sweetness.
Use dark chocolate chunks instead of white chocolate for a less sweet, more bitter cookie.

Storage and Reheating

Store spelt matcha white chocolate cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days. A piece of bread tucked into the container helps keep the crumb from drying out.

Freeze baked cookies in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature for about 20 minutes before serving.

To warm a cookie, microwave for 8 to 10 seconds, or heat in a 150 C / 300 F oven for 3 to 4 minutes to refresh the edges.

Serving Suggestions

Serve spelt matcha white chocolate cookies slightly warm, so the white chocolate stays soft in the center. A short stack of 3 or 4 cookies on a small plate works well for an afternoon snack.

Pair them with a cup of green tea or black coffee, both of which cut through the sweetness of the white chocolate. For dessert, sandwich a scoop of vanilla ice cream between two cookies.

These also travel well in a lunchbox or a gift tin lined with parchment, since the dough holds its shape after baking.

Read it online: https://greatbritishspeltrecipes.com/recipe/spelt-matcha-white-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Valentina

A dietitian with a passion for spelt cooking. After trying different diets, I found spelt works best in my kitchen. Join me for simple, delicious recipes that bring out the best in this ancient grain!