Matcha Brownies with Dark Chocolate Chunks Recipe
Delight in these rich and fudgy Matcha Brownies with Dark Chocolate Chunks, combining the earthy flavor of high-quality matcha powder with bursts of bittersweet chocolate. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, these brownies are a unique twist on the classic treat with a vibrant green color and an addictive matcha aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 brownies (9x9-inch pan) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese-inspired
Ingredients
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Brownie Base
- 1 cup salted butter (melted and slightly cooled)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 large egg yolk (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp matcha powder (good quality culinary grade or ceremonial grade; plus more for dusting)
- 1⅓ cup all-purpose flour
Chocolate Chunks
- 1 cup bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped (optional; can substitute with milk, dark, or white chocolate or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper, allowing an overhang to lift out the brownies easily once baked.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted and slightly cooled butter with granulated sugar and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and cohesive.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the room temperature eggs and egg yolk into the sugar-butter mixture along with the vanilla extract. Mix well until fully combined, ensuring a smooth batter.
- Sift and Fold Dry Ingredients: Sift the matcha powder and all-purpose flour into the wet ingredients. Gently fold these in with a rubber spatula just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain a tender texture.
- Fold in Chocolate Chunks: Carefully fold in the chopped bittersweet chocolate (or your preferred chocolate) to evenly distribute throughout the batter.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs but no raw batter.
- Cool: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan and cool completely on the rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For best matcha flavor, use high-quality culinary or ceremonial grade matcha powder.
- Ensure eggs are at room temperature to promote even mixing and a smooth batter.
- Do not overbake to retain fudgy texture; check for doneness starting at 20 minutes.
- Chocolate chunks are optional but add delightful texture and richness.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Keywords: matcha brownies, green tea brownies, chocolate chunk brownies, fudgy brownies, Japanese dessert
