Green Tea Sweets

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350F Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Whisk the confectioners sugar and green tea together in a bowl.
3. 3
   Add the butter and green tea/sugar mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.
4. 4
   Mix until smooth and light in color.
5. 5
   Add the flour and mix until well combined.
6. 6
   Add the egg yolks and mix just until the eggs are fully incorporated and a mass forms.
7. 7
   Form the dough into a disk and chill in the refrigerator until firm (about 30 minutes).
8. 8
   Roll the dough out to 1/2 thickness.
9. 9
   Cut the dough with a leaf cookie cutter.
10. 10
    Toss each cut cookie in a bowl of granulated sugar to coat.
11. 11
    Place the sugar-coated cookie on a parchment lined pan.
12. 12
    Bake at 350F for 12-15 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges.