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Creamy Matcha Cookie Dough Cups: Easy 15-Min Recipe

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These no-bake matcha cookie dough cups combine a buttery, earthy matcha dough with a tangy cream cheese filling and a sweet white chocolate drizzle. Ready in just 15 minutes, they’re the perfect quick treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, heat-treated
  • 2 tablespoons culinary-grade matcha powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips
  • Optional: flaky sea salt, extra matcha powder for dusting

Instructions

  1. Heat-treat the flour: Spread 1 cup all-purpose flour on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the matcha cookie dough: In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add vanilla extract and beat again. In a separate bowl, whisk together cooled flour, matcha powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
  3. Press and chill the dough: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper. Press dough evenly into the pan. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until firm.
  4. Make the cream cheese filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag.
  5. Assemble the cups: Lift chilled dough out of pan using parchment. Cut into 16 equal squares. Press a small well into the center of each square. Pipe cream cheese filling into each well.
  6. Add white chocolate drizzle: Melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over filled cups. Optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set chocolate.
  7. Serve cold or at cool room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Notes

Heat-treat flour for food safety. Use culinary-grade matcha for best color and flavor. Soft butter is key for proper creaming. Chill between steps for best texture. For dairy-free, use vegan butter, vegan cream cheese, and coconut cream. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.

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