Emma Chamberlain Iced Matcha Cookies Copycat Recipe — Chamberlain Coffee Crossover
Emma's coffee brand meets cookie trend! ☕🍪 These iced cookies taste like her signature iced matcha lattes. Matcha sugar cookies with coffee-cream cheese frosting. The green and brown marbling looks exactly like her Instagram aesthetic.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- all-purpose flour 1.5 cups
- unsalted butter 0.5 cups
- granulated sugar 0.75 cups
- large egg 1 pieces
- vanilla extract 1 tsp
- matcha green tea powder 1.5 tbsp
- baking powder 0.5 tsp
- salt 0.25 tsp
Seasonings/Sauce
- cream cheese, softened 4 oz
- unsalted butter 2 tbsp
- powdered sugar 0.75 cups
- vanilla extract 0.5 tsp
- instant espresso powder 1.5 tsp
- milk (as needed) 1 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
29 g
53%
Protein
3 g
6%
Fat
10 g
41%
Cooking steps
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1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Soften butter for easy creaming—this is key for a crisp yet tender cookie.
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2
Cream the 0.5 cup of unsalted butter and 0.75 cup of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Beat in 1 egg and 1 tsp vanilla extract until fully blended.
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3
In a separate bowl, whisk together 1.5 cups all-purpose flour, 1.5 tbsp matcha powder, 0.5 tsp baking powder, and 0.25 tsp salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft, vivid-green dough forms.
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4
Scoop dough into 8 portions. Shape each into a puck; chill in the fridge for 30 minutes for optimal texture and to preserve the green color. Bake for 10–12 minutes; cookies should be set at the edges but still soft in the center for that classic Chamberlain softness.
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While cookies cool, make the coffee-cream cheese frosting: beat 4 oz cream cheese and 2 tbsp butter together until smooth. Add 0.75 cup powdered sugar, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, and 1.5 tsp instant espresso powder. Beat until fluffy, adding 1 tbsp milk if needed for a spreadable consistency.
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Frost cooled cookies generously and, for an Instagram-style marbling, swirl remaining matcha powder and a little dissolved espresso atop the frosting with a toothpick.
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Copycat tip: Using high-quality Japanese matcha and a bold espresso powder replicates Emma’s signature latte flavor and aesthetic. Customizing sweetness or intensity at home beats store-bought every time!
Personalized Q&A
Q. Does this taste like the real Emma Chamberlain Iced Matcha Cookies?
Absolutely—the cookies use real matcha powder and a thick coffee-cream cheese frosting to deliver the exact balance of earthy green tea and rich coffee. Chilling the dough before baking and swirling espresso into the frosting captures Emma’s visual and flavor signature. Many find the homemade batch delivers a fresher, softer bite than store-bought!
Q. Is it cheaper to make Emma Chamberlain Iced Matcha Cookies at home?
Yes! Using ingredients like flour, butter, matcha, and espresso powder from your pantry, the total batch costs a fraction of the premium retail boxes. Homemade yields 8 cookies and allows you to control ingredient quality and portion size for even better value.
Q. How does the nutrition compare to the store-bought version?
Each homemade cookie contains about 220 kcal, with 29g carbs (53%), 3g protein (6%), and 10g fat (41%). While protein is modest, these macros are similar to the branded dessert. You can reduce sugar if you want a lighter snack.
Q. Can I use other types of matcha or coffee in this recipe?
You can use any culinary-grade matcha for the cookies and any instant espresso powder or finely ground coffee for the frosting. For Emma’s signature color and flavor, stick to high-quality matcha; lower-grade yields a duller green.
Q. How should I store these iced cookies and how long do they last?
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze unfrosted cookies for up to a month; frost after thawing for best texture and visual appeal.
