Matcha Tea Cake Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, salt and cardamom.
2. 2
   In another bowl, whisk the granulated sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla and almond extracts.
3. 3
   In a small bowl, stir 2 tablespoons of the matcha powder with 2 tablespoons of water, then stir into the wet ingredients.
4. 4
   Stir the wet ingredients into the flour mixture just until combined.
5. 5
   Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop or 2 tablespoons, scoop 1-inch balls of dough at least 2 inches apart onto 2 baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
6. 6
   Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Preheat the oven to 350.
8. 8
   Bake the cookies for about 10 minutes, until set at the edges and very lightly browned on the bottoms.
9. 9
   Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
10. 10
    Arrange the cookies on 1 baking sheet.
11. 11
    In a sieve, combine the confectioners sugar with the remaining 1 teaspoon of matcha.
12. 12
    Dust over the cookies and serve.