Matcha White Chocolate Brownies (Printable Version)

Fudgy brownies with earthy matcha and creamy white chocolate, finished with whimsical ghost decorations.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Brownie Base

01 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
06 - 2 tablespoons culinary grade matcha green tea powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 3.5 ounces white chocolate, chopped

→ Ghost Topping

09 - 5 ounces white chocolate, chopped
10 - 24 mini chocolate chips or black sesame seeds

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang for easy removal.
02 - Melt unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat and whisk in granulated sugar until combined. Let cool slightly.
03 - Whisk in eggs one at a time into the cooled butter mixture, then mix in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, matcha powder, and salt.
05 - Stir the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture just until incorporated. Gently fold in chopped white chocolate.
06 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the surface. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, until just set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Allow to cool completely in the pan.
07 - Melt white chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water (double boiler) or in the microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
08 - Spoon or pipe melted white chocolate onto cooled brownies in ghost shapes. While chocolate is still soft, press mini chocolate chips or sesame seeds to create ghost eyes.
09 - Allow chocolate ghosts to set completely, then cut the brownies into squares to serve.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For extra fudgy brownies, avoid overbaking; remove from oven when a toothpick yields a few moist crumbs.
02 - To create a classic variation, substitute matcha powder with unsweetened cocoa powder.
03 - Enjoy with a cup of matcha latte for a themed dessert experience.

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