Hearth Hunter Cookies
An enchanting recipe inspired by the nature-loving Night Elves from World of Warcraft.
Servings: 10 cookies
Equipment
- small saucepan
- Medium Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- measuring cups and spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- cookie scoop or large spoon
- Cooling Rack optional
Ingredients
- 1 cup + 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla bean paste
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- In a small pot over medium heat, melt the butter with the thyme sprigs. Continue cooking until the butter turns golden brown and smells nutty. Remove thyme sprigs and pour the butter into a heatproof bowl to cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and matcha. Set aside.
- To the cooled browned butter, add granulated sugar and brown sugar. Mix until combined. Add the egg and vanilla bean paste and whisk for about 1 minute until light and creamy.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft green dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chunks.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors deepen.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 2–3 tbsp portions of dough onto the sheet, spacing them 2–3 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.