Brownie Matcha Cheesecake Swirl Cookies (Printable Version)
Chocolate cookies with matcha cheesecake swirls offer a playful balance of sweetness and earthy tones.
# What You'll Need:
→ Brownie Dough
01 - 180g dark chocolate, melted
02 - 120g butter, melted
03 - 150g sugar
04 - 2 eggs
05 - 150g flour
06 - 30g cocoa powder
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Cheesecake Swirl
09 - 150g cream cheese
10 - 50g sugar
11 - 1 egg yolk
12 - 1 tsp matcha powder
13 - 1 tbsp flour
# Steps to Follow:
01 - Melt the dark chocolate and butter together. Mix until smooth. Add sugar, eggs, flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, matcha powder, and flour. Mix until smooth.
03 - Scoop portions of brownie dough onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Add a dollop of the matcha cheesecake mixture on top of each portion. Gently marble the two with a knife or skewer. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for approximately 12 minutes.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Beautiful swirled appearance makes them a showstopper at any party
- Chocolate and matcha offer a balanced flavor that is not too sweet
- Each component uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
- Quick bake time means you can enjoy them in under thirty minutes
02 -
- Freeze unbaked dough for future batches with little effort
- Matcha pairs beautifully with chocolate in more than just desserts try it in lattes or pancakes
- These cookies bring impressive bakery looks without tricky steps
03 -
- Do not rush the melting step for chocolate and butter a slow melt guarantees a fudgier brownie
- Swirl the matcha mixture only a few times with a toothpick for a bold eye-catching look
- Let cookies cool completely before moving them off the tray to keep edges neat and cheesecake intact