Viral Matcha Brookies Recipe

These viral matcha brookies Recipe combine fudgy brownies and chewy cookies in one stunning green tea treat. Crinkly, gooey, and impossibly delicious—your new obsession awaits!

What Makes This Recipe So Special?

This viral matcha brookies recipe delivers the best of both worlds: crispy-edged cookies meet fudgy brownie centers, all infused with earthy matcha and creamy white chocolate. They’re gorgeous, gooey, and gone in minutes.

I first stumbled across matcha brookies scrolling through my feed at midnight (dangerous habit, I know), and I couldn’t stop thinking about those crinkly, jade-green beauties. After testing this recipe six times—yes, six—I’ve cracked the code for that signature paper-thin crust and molten middle.

These viral matcha desserts deliver that Instagram-worthy aesthetic and the flavor to back it up. If you’re into showstopping green treats, you’ll also love our ultimate pistachio ice cream cake for another stunning dessert moment.

Why You’ll Love This Viral Matcha Brookies Recipe

Let me count the ways these matcha brookies will steal your heart:

• That crinkle factor: They look like little works of art with their crackled tops
• Foolproof fancy: Impressive results without fancy techniques or equipment
• White chocolate magic: Balances matcha’s earthiness with creamy sweetness
• Texture heaven: Crispy edges, chewy middles, slightly gooey centers—it’s a whole experience
• Quick satisfaction: From craving to cooling in under 30 minutes

I’ll never forget my third attempt when I overbaked them by just two minutes—they went from fudgy dreams to hockey pucks. That’s when I learned that these babies need to look slightly underdone when you pull them out.

Trust the process! According to King Arthur Baking, cookies continue baking on the hot pan after leaving the oven, which is absolutely crucial for achieving that perfect brookie texture.

Nutritional Peek

Here’s what you’re getting per cookie (makes about 10 cookies):

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	165
Protein	2g
Carbs	22g
Fat	8g

Ingredients You’ll Need

These green tea brownie cookie hybrids start with simple pantry staples that come together into something magical:

Amount	Ingredient
½ cup	White chocolate, chopped
¼ cup (4 tbsp)	Unsalted butter
⅓ cup	Brown sugar
⅓ cup + 1 tbsp	White granulated sugar
1	Egg, room temperature
½ cup	All-purpose flour
2 tbsp	Matcha powder (culinary grade works great here!)
½ tsp	Baking powder
¼ tsp	Salt
As desired	Black sesame seeds (optional, but they look so chic)

Ingredient notes: Don’t skip the white chocolate—it’s what makes these brookies so luxuriously fudgy. I use good quality culinary-grade matcha for the best color and flavor without breaking the bank. If you’re curious about working with other unique ingredients, check out our guide on 5 ways to use kataifi pastry for more baking adventures.

Viral Matcha Brookies Recipe Equipment

Essential:

• Double boiler setup (or a heatproof bowl over a simmering pot)
• Mixing bowls
• Handheld mixer
• Whisk and spatula
• Baking sheet
• Parchment paper

Optional but helpful:

• Piping bag (seriously makes life easier!)
• Ice cream scoop
• Fine-mesh sieve for sifting

Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s make these viral matcha brookies together—I promise it’s easier than you think!

Step 1: Prep your space
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This is also a great time to pull out all your ingredients so everything’s within arm’s reach.

Step 2: Melt the white chocolate and butter
Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer—just little bubbles, not a rolling boil. Place your heatproof bowl on top, making sure the bottom doesn’t touch the water. Add the butter and white chocolate, stirring occasionally until everything melts into silky, dreamy smoothness (this takes about 3-4 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3: Whip the egg and sugar
In a separate bowl, combine the egg with both sugars. Use a handheld mixer to whisk until the mixture is smooth and slightly paler—about 1-2 minutes. You’re not looking for stiff peaks or anything fancy, just well combined.

Step 4: Combine wet ingredients
Slowly pour that gorgeous melted white chocolate mixture into your egg mixture while mixing on low speed. Mix until everything’s beautifully combined and uniform (if you see any streaks, keep mixing for another 10 seconds).

Step 5: Add the dry ingredients
Sift your flour, baking powder, matcha powder, and salt directly into the wet ingredients. This step is key for lump-free batter! Gently whisk by hand just until you don’t see any dry pockets. Use your spatula to scrape the bottom and sides of the bowl—there’s always a sneaky flour pocket hiding down there.

Step 6: Pipe or scoop the batter
Here’s where I got smart after my second batch: transfer the batter into a piping bag (no tip needed, just snip the end). The batter will be quite wet and gooey—that’s exactly right! Pipe 5 cookies onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving about 3 inches between each one because they spread like crazy.

If you’re using a scoop instead, that works too, just expect slightly less uniform shapes. Sprinkle those black sesame seeds on top if you’re feeling fancy.

Step 7: Bake to perfection
Place the baking sheet on the top rack and bake for 9-10 minutes. Watch them carefully! They’re done when the edges look set but the centers still appear slightly wet and shiny. They’ll look a bit domed and puffy when you take them out.

Step 8: The crucial cool-down
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a full 15 minutes—no cheating! As they cool, they’ll deflate and develop those gorgeous crinkles. This is the magic moment where brookies become brookies.

Pro Tips & Guidance

Making perfect matcha brookies is all about understanding a few key techniques:

• Room temperature eggs mix better: Take your egg out 30 minutes before baking for smoother batter
• Don’t overmix after adding flour: Once you add your dry ingredients, mix just until combined to avoid tough cookies
• The underbaked look is correct: If they look fully set, they’re overbaked—trust me on this one
• One batch at a time: These need space to spread, so don’t crowd your pan
• Quality matcha matters: Bright green matcha means better flavor and that viral-worthy color

According to Serious Eats, the type of sugar you use dramatically affects cookie texture—the combination of brown and white sugar here creates the perfect balance of chewiness and crispness.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cookies spreading too thin?
Your batter might be too warm. Let it cool for 5 minutes before piping, or pop it in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.

Crinkles not forming?
Make sure you’re baking at the full 350°F and giving them that crucial 15-minute cool-down on the pan. The temperature contrast creates those cracks.

Centers too gooey even after cooling?
Add another minute to your bake time, but seriously, just one! These are meant to be fudgy.

Matcha taste too bitter?
Try a different brand of matcha—quality varies wildly. You can also increase the white chocolate by 2 tablespoons for more sweetness.

Variations & Twists

Once you’ve mastered the basic green tea brownie cookie, try these fun spins:

• Dark chocolate version: Swap white chocolate for dark and reduce sugar by 2 tablespoons
• Nut lover’s dream: Fold in ¼ cup chopped macadamia nuts or pistachios before baking
• Extra decadent: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate
• Seasonal twist: Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract or a pinch of cardamom

For plating, I love stacking these with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a dusting of extra matcha powder. If you’re into chocolate-forward desserts, our chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting is another crowd-pleaser.

Serving, Storage & Reheating

Serving: These matcha brookies are best enjoyed slightly warm—about 20 minutes after baking when they’ve set but still have that gooey center. Pair with hot tea or cold milk.

Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, though good luck making them last that long! For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week.

Reheating: Pop a cookie in the microwave for 8-10 seconds to revive that just-baked gooeyness. Trust me, it’s like making them fresh all over again.

No-Waste Kitchen Magic

Got leftover matcha powder? Whisk it into your morning latte, blend it into smoothies, or dust it over yogurt bowls for a beautiful breakfast.

Any extra white chocolate can be chopped and stirred into pancake batter or melted for drizzling over fruit. Those black sesame seeds you bought? They’re fantastic sprinkled on avocado toast or mixed into rice dishes for a nutty crunch.

Viral Matcha Brookies Recipe FAQs

Let’s Celebrate These Viral Beauties!

There’s something so satisfying about pulling a pan of these viral matcha brookies from the oven and watching them transform as they cool.

That first bite—crispy edges giving way to fudgy, matcha-kissed centers—makes all the careful timing worth it. I’d love to see your crinkly creations! Drop a comment below with your baking wins (or funny fails), and tag your photos so I can cheer you on.

And hey, if you’re riding the matcha wave, don’t miss our ultimate pistachio ice cream cake for your next green dessert adventure.