Fudgy Matcha Brownies are a delicious treat featuring rich matcha green tea sweetened with white chocolate. These matcha brownies have crisp, chewy edges and a gooey fudgy center, and are made in one bowl in just 45 minutes! The combination of flavors is perfectly balanced and a fun alternative to traditional brownies.
Prepare pan - Heat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8x8 square cake pan with butter or line with parchment paper with overhang on the sides. The extra parchment paper will help you lift the brownies out of the pan once finished.
Melt butter and chocolate - Place butter in a sauce pan and melt the butter, or microwave it in a microwave safe bowl for 20 seconds or until melted. In a large bowl, add chopped white chocolate and matcha powder. Add the hot butter to the bowl and use a silicone baking spatula or whisk to mix the ingredients. If the white chocolate does not completely melt, microwave the mixture for a few seconds and mix again until the ingredients are smooth and combined.
½ cup unsalted butter, 4 oz white chocolate, 1 tablespoon matcha powder
Whisk ingredients - Using a hand or stand mixer or a whisk, whisk in the sugar until completely combined and dissolved. Add eggs and vanilla and whisk thoroughly. This step is important as it gives the brownies its shiny top. Add in flour and salt and whisk just until combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
¾ cups granulated sugar, ¼ cups dark brown sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon sea salt
Bake batter - Cover the cake pan with aluminum foil and bake the brownies for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake the brownies for an additional 20-25 minutes. Use a toothpick to test the center of the brownies. If the toothpick has wet batter, continue to cook the brownies, checking every couple of minutes. If the toothpick comes out almost clean, the center still jiggles slightly, and the edges of the brownie pull from the side of the pan, then the brownies are done cooking.
Make the matcha powdered sugar (optional) - While the brownies bake, make the matcha powdered sugar. In a small bowl, mix a tablespoon of powdered sugar and a ¼ teaspoon of matcha powder together until combined. Set aside.
Cool and slice - Remove the brownies from the oven and allow them to cool for 10 minutes. Remove the brownies from the cake pan and use a sharp knife to cut the brownies into thirds. Dust with matcha powdered sugar and enjoy.
Notes
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Be careful to not over bake the brownies. This ensures that the brownies have a gooey fudgy center.
To make the brownies shiny, make sure the sugar is completely dissolved in the hot butter before adding the flour.
For easy removal, line the cake pan with parchment paper. Once the brownies cool, use the edges of the parchment paper to lift the brownies out of the pan.
Storage
Store leftover brownies in an air-tight container or cover the cake pan with foil. This retains the chocolate brownies' moisture. You can enjoy them for up to 3 days. To reheat the brownies, put individual brownies in the microwave for 15 seconds or warm them in the oven at 250°F (or "warm" setting) for a few minutes.
You can also freeze these brownies for up to 2 months. In order to freeze them, let the brownies reach room temperature then place them into a freezer safe storage bag. When you are ready to enjoy the brownies, thaw them in the fridge or on the counter then warm them.