These matcha white chocolate brownies have crisp edges and shiny tops, followed by a rich and fudgy center! Good quality white chocolate and matcha powder pair perfectly great, it’s truly a match made in heaven!

Calling all matcha lovers out there, this brownie recipe is for you! These matcha white chocolate brownies combine the earthy flavor of matcha and cocoa butter from good quality white chocolate, all wrapped up in a fudgy brownie! They’re not crazy sweet like you might expect from white chocolate, instead matcha balances the flavor by bringing a slightly bitter taste.

I like my matcha white chocolate brownies plain without chocolate chips, but you can make these brownies with extra mix-in chocolate chips or nuts! They’re delicious either way!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe >

Ingredients Needed & Notes >

Equipment You’ll Need >

Step By Step Instructions >

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE MATCHA WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Matcha and white chocolate is a match made in heaven!
They’re not too sweet, yet they taste creamy and decadent.
They are incredibly easy to make and come together in less than 1 hour.
Shiny crinkle tops!
You can mix in nuts or chocolate chips to level up these brownies.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED & NOTES

Butter – I like to use unsalted butter, but if you use salted butter you can just skip the salt. No need for butter at room temperature, because you’ll melt it.

Egg – This recipe uses 1 egg and 2 egg yolks. Your eggs should be at room temperature to help make it easier to combine. If you forget to take them out of the fridge ahead of time, then pop the eggs in warm water for ten minutes. Also, make sure you’re using large eggs!

White Chocolate – You’ll want to use good quality white chocolate with cocoa butter not just white morsels. This is the key to flavorful and smooth white chocolate brownies.

Matcha – Use a high-quality matcha for the best flavor, each brand will vary in taste and intensity. You can add an extra teaspoon of matcha if you love intense matcha flavor.

Flour – No need for fancy flour, you’ll just need all-purpose flour!

Sugar – This recipe uses granulated sugar and light brown sugar.

Vanilla – A splash of pure vanilla extract to enhance the flavor.

Salt – This will do the job of balancing out the flavor and give these brownies a lovely sweet and salty flavor.

BAKING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT YOU’LL NEED

(Check my favorite baking tools and equipment here!)

8-inch square baking pan
Medium saucepan
Electric mixer
Mixing bowl
Rubber spatula

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE THESE MATCHA WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

(Be sure to check the recipe card below for the full ingredients list & instructions)

STEP 1 – Prepare Your Baking Pan and Preheat the Oven.

Grease an 8×8 inch pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper. Let the excess hang over the sides to form a sling so you can easily lift the cake from the loaf pan. Then, pre-heat the oven to 350F

STEP 2 – Make the Brownie Batter

Fill a medium saucepan with water about an inch, simmer over medium-low heat. Place the white chocolate and butter in a medium heatproof bowl, then set the bowl over the simmering water and let it melt completely. After the white chocolate and butter melted, add the matcha powder and mix to combine. Remove from the heat and let it cool slightly.

Immediately combine eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in your stand mixer bowl or a large mixing bowl. Beat for about 4 minutes on medium speed until the mixture is pale and fluffy, then reduce the mixer speed to low speed and pour in the slightly cooled chocolate-butter mixture. Beat until fully combined.

With the mixer still running on low speed, add in the all-purpose flour and salt. Mix just until everything is well combined (do not over-mix the batter). Switch to a rubber spatula and you can fold in the mix-in like chocolate chips or nuts if you like.

STEP 3 – Bake and Serve

Pour the batter into the prepared brownie pan, and spread it into an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes. After baking, remove the brownie from the oven and allow it to cool completely without removing it from the pan for at least 30 minutes.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST MATCHA WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Make sure to use high-quality white chocolate, not just white morsels. This is the key to flavorful and smooth white chocolate brownies.
You can definitely make brownies by simply mixing all the ingredients together in a bowl, but if you want that glossy paper-like texture on top of your brownies, you need to whisk the sugars and eggs together for about 4 minutes. This process also makes air into the batter which will act as our leavening agent, no need for a chemical leavener.
Don’t over-mix the batter. When adding in the dry ingredients, only mix or fold the mixture until no more flour is visible.
Melt the butter with white chocolate together, then mix in the matcha powder. Let it cool slightly before adding it to the egg mixture.
Do not over-bake the brownies. If you want the texture more fudgy, bake them for 3 minutes less than the recipe suggests. The edges should be set, but when you stick the center with a toothpick, the batter will stick to the toothpick a little.
Use a kitchen scale. Baking with a kitchen scale is so much more accurate than cup measurements.

HERE’S HOW TO SERVE AND STORE THESE MATCHA WHITE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

I highly recommend enjoying these Matcha White Chocolate Brownies fresh from the oven, or at least on the same day you bake them. It has the best texture and flavor on the day that they are baked.

If you have leftovers or you want to keep these brownies for later, place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days.

You can also freeze these brownies! Wrap each brownie square with plastic wrap, then place them in a freezer-safe container or a zip-top bag. They will last for up to 2 months in the freezer.