Have you ever looked for Matcha Chocolate Chips at the store? Look no further. Make them at home with 2 simple ingredients.
This post first appeared on Sift & Simmer in June 2017. Updated March 2021.
Is there such a thing?
The other day, I was thinking about chocolate chips.
There's dark chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch, but were there matcha chocolate chips?
A quick Google search led to matcha cookies with dark chocolate chips.
But no matcha chocolate chips on the market.
What is matcha?
If you're new to matcha, it is a finely ground green tea from Japan. I use this ingredient in a lot of my baking.
Just 2 ingredients
It's just white chocolate and matcha powder! How simple is that?
And because there are only 2 ingredients in this recipe, the quality of the ingredients is important.
Choose a quality white chocolate and premium matcha powder.
How to make the chocolate chips
It's not hard, but it does take some patience.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the white chocolate in a bowl (I used a microwave and heated the chocolate in 20-second increments).
Stir in the matcha powder until combined.
Transfer the mixture to a piping bag fitted with a thin piping tip.
Squeeze the chocolate mixture in tiny dollops mimicking chocolate chips and repeat until all the mixture is used up. (You'll need some arm endurance).
Place the tray into the fridge or freezer and there you have it -- easy, homemade matcha "chips."
Can I increase or decrease the amount of matcha in the chips?
Yes, you can increase or decrease the amount depending on your preference.
Note: not all matcha brands are created equal, and there may be flavour differences between grades in the same brand.
Variations and substitutions
For a change in flavour, try adding a hojicha powder in place of the matcha.
How to use the Matcha Chocolate Chips
Add them into baked goods, brownies or into cookies.
Sprinkle them on top of ice cream or anything that requires a hit of matcha or chocolate.
How to store the chocolate chips
Store the chocolate chips in an airtight container in a cool location, away from light and heat.
You can store the chocolate chips in the fridge, if you live in a warm climate.
Other recipes you may like
Be sure to check out:
Chocolate-Dipped Earl Grey Shortbread Cookies
Earl Grey Nama Chocolate (Melty Kiss)
Matcha Chocolate Banana Muffins
Personally, I love how the matcha's natural earthiness balances the white chocolate's sweetness, so the chips don't taste too sweet overall.
Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!
Homemade Matcha Chocolate Chips
For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.
Ingredients
- 50 g good quality white chocolate chopped into small pieces
- 8 g high-grade culinary matcha sifted
Instructions
- Line a large baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place the chopped white chocolate into a heat-safe glass bowl. Microwave on medium heat in 20 second increments until completely melted.
- Add in matcha powder and stir until thoroughly combined.
- Prepare a piping bag fitted with a thin round pastry tip, about ⅛" in diameter. Place the bag into a tall glass jar and fold the excess bag over the lip of the jar so the bag stands upright.
- Transfer the mixture into the piping bag with a spatula.
- Squeeze out any excess air and steadily pipe small mounds onto the baking tray lined with parchment paper. Work quickly so that the chocolate doesn't firm up and harden.
- Place the baking tray in a cool place, or in the refrigerator until completely cool and firm.
- Release the matcha chocolate chips by gently tugging the parchment paper and store in an airtight container away from heat.
- Use in recipes in place of chocolate chips, such as my Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Notes
Nutrition
The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.
Yumi
So simple and easy to make!
Rachel
I didn't know I needed matcha chocolate chips in my life until I saw this recipe haha. So yummy and easy!
Michelle
Ahaha, thanks Rachel! 😀
Courtney
I love the colour of these so much! Such a fun treat!
Katherine
These are just the cutest! I can think of so many recipes to use them in. Yum!
Michelle
Right? All the cookies and brownies! 😉 Thanks Katherine!
Neli Howard
I can't believe it's just 2 ingredients. Matcha + сhocolate it's brilliant !!! I definitely want to try
Michelle
So incredibly easy to make! 🙂 Thanks Neli!
Heidi | The Frugal Girls
These chips could be used to create the most adorable St. Patrick's day cookies.
Michelle
You're absolutely onto something... thanks Heidi! 🙂
Katherine | Love In My Oven
This is seriously the most clever thing ever. I love it!!! They'd be so tasty, white chocolate and matcha!! Yum!
Katerina | Once a Foodie
I love this idea, Michelle! And how amazing that these gorgeous little chips are made with just two ingredients. They look like cute little Santa hats, love them 🙂
Michelle
Thank you Katerina! 🙂 You're right, they do look like Santa hats! 😀
David @ Spiced
Wow, what a unique idea, Michelle! You're right that the baking chip aisle has really exploded with options in recent years...but there aren't any matcha options. This is such a fun and easy recipe to make, and I can think of so many taste ways to use 'em. For starters, a white chocolate chunk match chip cookie is on the agenda!
Michelle
Right, like the people at Hersey's gotta get with the times! 😉 Thanks David! That matcha white chocolate chunk cookie sounds divine!
Ben | Havocinthekitchen
I didn't see this post back in 2017, so thank you for updating it! Homemade chocolate matcha chips? How cute and awesome! Matcha could be easily overpowering as a part of the recipe, so I think that adding the flavour in form of chocolate chips works fantastically when you want a distinctive yet not too strong matcha flavour. Just some chips bursting with the matcha flavour here and here 🙂 I can see so many ways to use them. Genius idea!
Michelle
Yes, the two flavours actually balance each other very well 🙂 Thank you Ben!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
What a fun idea to make your own matcha chocolate chips! So many delicious uses, including just enjoying by the handful!
Michelle
Thank you Dawn -- you're right, they're great on their own too! 🙂
Caleb - Never Ending Journeys
Such a brilliant idea! These would be perfect for baking!
Healthy World Cuisine
Woohoo! have everything to make your delicious recipe. I hope we can pipe as carefully as you do to make those cute little matcha chocolate chips.
Michelle
Love how it's only 2 ingredients! Thanks so much Bobbi!
Linsey
Smart thinking, Michelle! I like the Matcha that balanced out the sweetness of the white chocolate and there is a hint of Matcha flavour.