I like St. Patrick’s day because it gives me an excuse to make and eat green food. Other than that, I don’t really celebrate it — in fact I’ve never even seen a green beer! These cookies are naturally colored with some beautiful sencha green tea powder gifted to me by Sugimoto America. This sencha powder had a nice strong earthy taste that paired naturally with the honey cream cheese filling.
The recipe for these cookies came from my co-worker who had brought them into the office but I never got to try them. I usually avoid making sandwich cookies since they’re twice the amount of work for one cookie, but these just might be worth it. Not as much work as linzer cookies, but a little more work than whoopie pies. I also got to try out my new rolling pin so that I could make sure the dough was uniform in thickness.
If you’re in the mood for a seasonal treat that isn’t tooth-achingly sweet, these are right up your alley. I’ve stuck a few in the freezer to give to my friend this weekend when we meet up for the NYC Coffee & Tea Festival; I’ll report back on how they fared.
This recipe is very easy and has a limited number of ingredients. I added heaping tablespoons of green tea powder because I had only a little left in my container (total amount = 227 grams). The cookie is a little dense, but lighter than shortbread. When eaten fresh, the filling will ooze out a bit. I stuck them in the fridge overnight and the filling firmed up for easier chomping.
Wow — what a creative and delicious twist on classic sandwich cookies! I love how these use matcha (green tea powder) for natural colour and that lovely earthy, slightly grassy flavour, paired with a honey-sweetened cream cheese filling that sounds perfectly balanced (not too sweet but just right). The fact that the recipe comes together with simple ingredients and has a delightful texture — a bit denser than shortbread but not heavy — makes it feel perfect for sharing at gatherings or with a cup of tea.
I especially appreciate how you highlighted the charm of making these for a seasonal treat (like St. Patrick’s Day or a tea party) and the tip about chilling the filling overnight so it’s easier to eat without oozing out. That little trick really elevates a homemade sandwich cookie! Whether fresh out of the oven or cool from the fridge, this sounds like the perfect treat to pair with a cosy tea moment.