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Matcha Cream Cheese Crinkle Cookies

Soft, chewy, and filled with a rich matcha cream center, these crinkle cookies bring together the earthy flavor of green tea and the sweetness of a smooth custard filling. Their crackled powdered sugar coating gives them a beautiful bakery-style finish, while the creamy matcha filling adds an extra layer of flavor in every bite. They’re perfect for tea time, dessert trays, or whenever you want something unique and comforting.

Ingredients

For the Cookies

35 g melted butter

1 egg

35 g granulated sugar

0.8 g salt

40 g cake flour

6 g matcha powder

3 g baking powder

For the Matcha Cream Filling

1 egg yolk

20 g granulated sugar

0.5 g salt

4 g cornstarch

60 g milk

10 g butter

2 g matcha powder

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, sugar, and salt until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined.

2. Gradually sift the cake flour, matcha powder, and baking powder into the mixture, then fold everything together until a smooth, soft dough comes together. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for about 45 minutes.

3. Once chilled, divide the dough into 16 g portions and roll each piece into a ball. Roll each dough ball thoroughly in powdered sugar until fully coated on all sides. Create a small indentation in the center of each cookie, then dust again with another layer of powdered sugar for a more pronounced crinkle effect.

4. Arrange the cookies on a lined baking tray and bake at 170°C (340°F) for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cookies are set and lightly cracked on top.

5. To prepare the filling, combine the egg yolk, sugar, salt, cornstarch, milk, butter, and matcha powder in a saucepan. Stir continuously over low heat until the mixture thickens into a smooth custard.

6. Remove the custard from the heat and strain it for a silky texture. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming, then refrigerate until completely cooled.

7. Allow the baked cookies to cool fully before piping the chilled matcha cream into the center of each cookie.

These matcha cream cheese crinkle cookies are a wonderful combination of soft texture, delicate sweetness, and bold green tea flavor. The creamy filling makes them feel extra special while still being simple enough to prepare at home. Serve them with coffee, tea, or enjoy them as a cozy homemade treat any time of the day.

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