Matcha Pistachio Blondie Bars (Printable)

Chewy bars with matcha and pistachios, cut into festive tree shapes with white chocolate and sprinkles.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (160 g)
02 - 2 tablespoons matcha green tea powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115 g)
06 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar (200 g)
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

09 - 3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped (90 g)

→ Decoration (Optional)

10 - 1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers (120 g)
11 - Festive sprinkles or edible glitter
12 - Mini pretzel sticks (for tree trunks)

# How to make it:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Whisk together flour, matcha powder, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
03 - In a large bowl, whisk melted butter and brown sugar until smooth, then add eggs and vanilla extract, whisking until fully incorporated.
04 - Fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, then stir in chopped pistachios.
05 - Spread batter evenly in prepared pan and bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until the center is set with moist crumbs when tested with a toothpick.
06 - Allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
07 - Lift blondies using parchment overhang and cut into triangles resembling Christmas trees.
08 - Melt white chocolate and drizzle over each triangle. Add sprinkles and insert a mini pretzel stick at the base to mimic a tree trunk.
09 - Let decorations set completely before serving.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Chewy texture perfect for festive occasions
  • Unique earthy flavor from matcha combined with crunchy pistachios
02 -
  • For gluten-free substitute a 1 to 1 gluten-free flour blend
  • Pecans or almonds can be swapped for pistachios if desired
03 -
  • For a deeper green hue add an extra 1/2 tbsp matcha but taste may be more intense
  • Be careful not to overbake to keep the blondies chewy and moist
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