Matcha Guava Cookie

1. Prep

2. 01
   Step 1

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. If the cream cheese is not already soft, let it sit at room temperature until spreadable. Preheat the oven to 375°F.

3. 02
   Step 2

   In a small bowl, stir together the cream cheese and guava jam until smooth. Mix in the cornstarch until fully combined. Scoop the mixture into small portions, place them on the lined baking sheet, and freeze until firm enough to handle, about 20 to 30 minutes.

4. Make the Cookie Dough

5. 03
   Step 3

   In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, matcha, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

6. 04
   Step 4

   In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy. Add the cold egg and mix until smooth.

7. 05
   Step 5

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.

8. 06
   Step 6

   Cover the dough and chill it briefly if it feels too soft to shape. This will make it easier to wrap around the filling.

9. Assemble

10. 07
    Step 7

    Scoop the dough into equal portions. Flatten each portion in your hand, place a frozen cream cheese-guava filling piece in the center, and wrap the dough around it to seal completely. Roll gently into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between cookies.

11. Bake

12. 08
    Step 8

    Bake the cookies at 375°F until the edges are set and the tops look just dry, about 10 to 12 minutes. The centers should still look slightly soft.

13. 09
    Step 9

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

14. Optional Glaze and Finish

15. 10
    Step 10

    If using the glaze, stir together the powdered sugar, lime juice, and guava spread until smooth and drizzleable. Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies, then finish with a light sprinkle of li hing powder.

These step-by-step instructions were generated using generative AI.