Matcha Green Tea Vanilla Cookies Recipe

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This recipe comes from islandteashop.com. I love finding new ways to incorporate matcha green tea into everyday foods. Http://www.recipezaar.com/cookbook.php?bookid=125553

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Steps

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In a medium bowl , combine flour , matcha powder , baking powder , and salt , set aside.

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In a large bowl , cream the butter and sugar , beat in the egg yolks.

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Beat in the vanilla extract.

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Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.

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Cover and chill for one hour.

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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

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Lightly grease 2 baking sheets , or line with parchment paper.

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On a floured surface , roll out the dough to a thickness of 1 / 4 inch.

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Using a 2-inch cookie cutter , cut out cookies and place 1 inch apart onto the prepared baking sheets.

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Bake for 10-12 minutes , until lightly colored.

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Sprinkle granulated sugar over the hot cookies and transfer to wire racks to cool.

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Ingredients

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all-purpose flour, matcha green tea powder, baking powder, salt, butter, granulated sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, sugar