This easy-to-make matcha cookie recipe yields the most delicious chocolate sandwich cookies made with a festive, green cream filling. It’s perfect for celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day and beyond.
Matcha Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Servings 16
Calories 269 kcal
Ingredients
Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Matcha cream filling
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. matcha powder
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
Cookies
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In large mixing bowl, use stand or hand mixer to whip butter, sea salt, coconut sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add flour, cocoa powder and egg. Mix until well combined and crumbly. Use hands to roll mixture into ball. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm.
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Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Transfer cookie ball parchment-lined baking tray. Layer another sheet of parchment paper on top. Use rolling pin to flatten ball until it’s about 1/2-in. thick. Use small round cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
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Transfer rounds to parchment-lined baking tray and bake 15-20 minutes. Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool completely.
Matcha cream filling
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In mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Use spatula to mix and fold until well combined. Transfer to piping bag with a round tip attachment. Pipe a generous glob onto each cookie and cover with another cookie to form sandwiches.
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Transfer cookies to refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to firm.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Matcha Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 269
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 11g55%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 56mg19%
Sodium 142mg6%
Potassium 108mg3%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 593IU12%
Calcium 16mg2%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.