White Chocolate Matcha Blondies
By Brock Shillington
Ingredients (8x8 pan)
½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
¾ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp matcha powder (culinary or ceremonial)
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½–¾ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 pan with parchment.
Whisk melted butter and brown sugar until glossy.
Add egg and vanilla; mix smooth.
Sift in matcha, flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently.
Stir in white chocolate chips.
Spread evenly in pan.
Bake 20–25 minutes — center should be set but slightly soft.
Cool completely before slicing (this keeps them fudgy).
Upgrade Ideas
Swirl in cream cheese before baking.
Add chopped macadamia nuts.
Drizzle melted white chocolate + dust with matcha for a bakery finish.
Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before baking for contrast.