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Green tea cookies flavored with almond and paired with a creamy frosting.
Lying on a blue mat. In the dark. For nap time.
Who wants to do that?
Not kindergarten me, or any of my classmates (that I know of!)
You’d think my feelings on napping would’ve changed throughout the years, but I remain adamant, that napping shouldn’t be allowed.
My beliefs on this subject were firmly planted on a family trip to NYC. We were only there a brief period and on our last full day, I started to feel really sick. We went back to our hotel. & I did the dreaded – I napped!!
I woke up several times, but couldn’t pry myself out of bed. By the time I finally pulled myself out of my groggy state, the entire day was gone!
Now, I understand your body needs time to rest and recover, but NOT when you’re on vacation in NYC!
Since then, I’ve vowed to never nap! I may be wrong on this subject, but there’s just too much to do & it’ll never get done if you’re asleep!
So, to pull yourself out of the afternoon slump, I propose eating a stack of these Matcha Almond Cookie Sandwiches instead! They feature Aiya’s Cooking Grade Matcha that is specially blended for baking and beverages. I really enjoyed baking with this green tea. It comes in a resealable package and helps create delicious cookies. I can’t wait to bake with it again and try it in a Coconut Matcha Latte 
I paired the cookies with a creamy almond frosting. If desired, you can roll the sandwich cookies in sliced almonds for an extra crunch.
Do you believe in napping?
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Aiya Cooking Grade Matcha
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/3 cup lite coconut milk, or your favorite unsweetened nondairy milk
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tbsp + 1 tsp unsweetened cashew milk
- Sliced almonds, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In measuring cup or medium bowl, combine flour, matcha, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, use a fork to combine sugar, brown sugar, canola oil and almond extract. Add lite coconut milk.
- Add dry ingredients to liquid and mix well.
- Divide dough into 72 equal balls. Roll into balls, flatten with palm of hand.
- Bake for 6 minutes. Leave on baking sheet 5 minutes. Then transfer to wire racks to complete cooling.
- Beat margarine in medium bowl. Add powdered sugar and beat until small clumps begin to form.
- Add almond extract, beat. Add cashew milk in tsp increments, beat until fluffy.
- Spread frosting between cookies with a knife or piping bag. Press cookies together so frosting is pushed to edges.
- If desired, roll cookies in sliced almonds.
Note: Extra frosting may be stored in refrigerator. Allow to reach room temperature and then spread on cookies or cake.
Looking for more matcha recipes? Try this Chocolate Matcha Swirl Loaf.
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