Matcha Brownies / Blondies | MatchaJP
Choose fudgy matcha brownies or chewy blondies—both packed with vibrant green tea flavor. One-bowl method with easy add-ins.
⏱️ Prep 15 min 🔥 Bake 18–24 min 👥 8–12 squares 🍰 Matcha sweets
Ingredients
Base (for an 8-inch / 20 cm square pan)
| Item | Metric | US approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Unsalted butter, melted | 120 g | ½ cup |
| Granulated sugar | 120 g | ½ cup + 2 tbsp |
| Brown sugar (light) | 60 g | ¼ cup + 1 tbsp |
| Eggs (room temp) | 2 large | 2 |
| Vanilla extract | 5 ml | 1 tsp |
| All-purpose flour | 140 g | 1 cup + 2 tbsp |
| Matcha powder (sifted) | 10–14 g | 1½–2 tbsp |
| Salt | 2 g | ½ tsp |
Add-ins (choose any)
- White chocolate chips (80–120 g / ½–¾ cup)
- Chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios)
- Chocolate chunks or swirl (for brownie-leaning version)
- Sesame seeds or shredded coconut (for texture)
Brownies vs Blondies: Add 20–30 g melted white chocolate to the batter for fudgier “brownies.” Skip it and keep more brown sugar for chewier “blondies.”
Steps
- Prep: Preheat oven to 175 °C / 350 °F. Line the pan with parchment, leaving overhang.
- Wet mix: In a bowl, whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until glossy.
- Dry mix: Sift together flour, matcha, and salt. Fold into the wet mix just until combined.
- Adjust style: For fudgy brownies, fold in melted white chocolate now. For blondies, skip this step.
- Add-ins: Fold in chocolate chips or nuts as desired. Spread batter evenly in the pan.
- Bake: 18–22 min (chewier) or up to 24 min (set). A few moist crumbs on a toothpick are ideal—don’t overbake.
- Cool & slice: Cool in pan, lift with parchment, and cut into squares. Dust with matcha if you like.
Tips & Variations
- Color: Use good culinary/latte grade matcha; avoid overbaking to keep the green vibrant.
- Texture control: Less baking time = fudgier; longer = cakier. Stop when center barely sets.
- Flavor pairings: White chocolate, macadamia, or raspberry jam swirls complement matcha beautifully.
- Storage: Airtight at room temp 2 days, fridge 4–5 days, or freeze up to 1 month.
FAQ
Why did my green color turn dull?
High heat and long baking darken matcha. Bake just until set and use fresh, high-quality matcha.
Can I make it gluten-free?
Use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour and reduce bake time by 1–2 minutes if needed.
How do I get a shiny top?
Whisk sugars with warm melted butter until glossy, and avoid overmixing after adding flour.