Step 1: Preheat Your Oven. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This ensures your cookies bake evenly and come out perfectly.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sunflower oil, dark brown sugar, granulated sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Using a whisk, mix until the ingredients are well combined and smooth.
Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients. In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, matcha powder, baking soda, and salt. This step is crucial as it helps distribute the baking soda and matcha evenly throughout the flour.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix, as this can lead to dense cookies.
Step 5: Fold in White Chocolate Chips. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 6: Scoop the Dough. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, portion out the dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Ensure you leave enough space between each cookie, as they will spread during baking.
Step 7: Bake. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look a bit soft, but they will set as they cool.
Step 8: Cool and Enjoy. Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious Vegan Matcha Cookies with a cup of tea or coffee!
