Matcha Cream Sandwich Cookies: Soft Green Tea Cookie Recipe

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This recipe features two crisp, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth matcha cookies sandwiching a rich, velvety whipped white chocolate ganache. Made with high-quality ceremonial matcha powder, it delivers a vibrant green color and a pleasant earthy flavor.

What’s better than a melt-in-your-mouth matcha cookie? Two of them, sandwiched together with a silky white chocolate ganache.

I drink matcha almost daily — for its delicate earthy flavor and the many benefits it offers. If you’re new to matcha or want a quick primer, read on for basics, ingredient notes, and step-by-step instructions to make these sandwich cookies at home.

What is matcha and how is it made?

Matcha is finely ground green tea made from leaves that are grown and harvested with special care. Plants are shaded before harvest to concentrate flavor and color, then the leaves are processed quickly to preserve freshness and that vivid green hue.

Its distinct grassy and umami notes set matcha apart from other teas. Matcha is also very versatile: use it for lattes, baked goods, or simple whisked tea. It’s an easy way to add flavor and a bit of nourishment to your routine.

Matcha sandwich cookies ingredients

For the white chocolate ganache filling:

• 8 ounces (225g) Baker’s or couverture white chocolate
• 2/3 cup (160 mL) heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

For the matcha cookies:

• 2 1/4 cups (270g) all-purpose flour (spoon and leveled)
• 1/3 cup (40g) cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons (about 12g) matcha powder
• 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (95g) powdered sugar
• 2 large egg yolks, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

How to choose matcha

High-quality matcha is typically grown in Japan and offers a brighter color and sweeter, more complex flavor. Choose a ceremonial or high-quality culinary matcha depending on whether you intend to drink it or bake with it. Good matcha can significantly improve both taste and color in your finished cookies.

If possible, select organic matcha and avoid products with fillers or artificial coloring. A little investment in quality matcha goes a long way in baking.

Use any available discount codes from your supplier if you have them, but focus on sourcing matcha that is fresh, bright, and suits your budget.

How to make matcha sandwich cookies

Prep the ganache

1. Finely chop the white chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
2. Warm the heavy cream over medium heat until steaming and tiny bubbles form around the edge—do not boil.
3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate, press the chocolate down so it’s mostly covered, and let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth.
4. Whisk in the melted butter until combined. Cover the ganache with plastic wrap pressed to the surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to firm it up before whipping.

Make the matcha cookies

1. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and salt. Sift the matcha into the mixture to remove clumps and whisk to combine.
2. Cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until the sugar is no longer dry. Add the egg yolks and vanilla and mix until combined.
3. Fold in the dry ingredients until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough with an even green color.
4. Form the dough into a disk, wrap tightly, and chill for at least 1 hour until firm.
5. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Cut 2-inch rounds and arrange on the prepared sheets. Freeze for 10 minutes to help cookies hold their shape.
7. Bake 10–12 minutes, until the tops are slightly puffed and matte. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Fill and assemble

1. Beat the chilled ganache with a mixer on high until it holds stiff peaks. Transfer to a piping bag fitted with your preferred tip.
2. Pipe ganache onto the bottom of half the cookies, then top with the remaining cookies to form sandwiches.

Enjoy!

Matcha tea benefits

Because matcha is consumed as a powder, you ingest the whole leaf and its nutrients. Matcha is associated with increased focus and energy, immune support, and a sense of calm from L-theanine. Ongoing research continues to explore additional benefits.

I often start the day with an iced matcha latte for a gentle energy boost and sustained focus.

Tips for working with matcha

• Measure matcha carefully — too much can make baked goods bitter, too little won’t show color or flavor. This recipe uses about 2 tablespoons.
• Sift matcha before using to remove clumps and ensure even distribution.
• Avoid excessive heat: overbaking can make matcha taste bitter. For drinks, use water that’s hot but not boiling.

Notes

Use baker’s or couverture white chocolate for the smoothest ganache. If any chocolate remains unmelted after whisking, place the bowl over a pot of barely simmering water and stir until smooth.

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Matcha Sandwich Cookies Recipe

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• Author: Mimi
• Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
• Yield: About 16 sandwich cookies

Enjoy!

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