Yoda Green Tea Oreos

By daiseyduck

Matcha is a fine, concetrated green tea powder. It’s what make green tea ice cream (recipe, here) so delicious. You can find it in asian markets, the asian section of your grocery store, or online.

Ingredients

• ingredients (filling):
• 3 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 Tablespoon matcha (green tea powder)
• 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from justjennrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, matcha and lemon zest. To me, the lemon just adds a little something, almost undetectable, yet adds so much flavor. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer beat the butter and sugar until combined. Add the egg.

Slowly add in the flour until it is incorporated. The dough will form quickly, and when it starts to pull away from the bowl, it’s done!

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Prep baking sheets with silpats.

Start rolling out the dough. I use powdered sugar instead of flour so it doesn’t get that dough-y taste and the sugar adds a slight sweetness. Roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.

Using a piping bag or a spatula, place the filling on the (flat) side of one cookie. Use another cookie to press on top and form your ‘sandwich’.


Use your cutter to cut out the shapes and transfer onto the silpat lined baking sheet.

Bake for 8-10 minutes depending on your oven.

Let cool on a wire rack. While the cookies are cooling, start the filling.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the butter while carefully adding the powdered sugar. Add the vanilla and beat until creamy.