MATCHA DARK CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories dessert

Time 50m

Yield 18 to 20 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick coconut or olive oil cooking spray
3/4 cup gluten-free flour
1/2 teaspoon aluminum-free baking powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup organic sugar
1/4 cup unrefined coconut oil, melted
1 teaspoon organic pure vanilla extract
1 egg (if making vegan, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water)
1 1/2 ripe medium bananas
1/2 cup gluten-free organic rolled oats
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 1/2 tablespoon matcha powder, sifted (see Cook's Note)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line two rimmed baking sheets with aluminum foil and coat lightly with cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, coconut oil and vanilla to combine. Add the egg (or water) and whisk well to incorporate. Add the banana and use the back of the fork to mash. When the banana is mashed into a paste, whisk the mixture until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes, scraping down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula as necessary to ensure everything is evenly combined.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until combined. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the oats and chocolate chips. Sprinkle in the sifted matcha powder and fold in gently.
Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop out 1 1/2-inch balls and place them about 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until the edges are lightly golden brown and the cookie is set but still soft in the center, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.