Minty green tea stars is delectable, crescent-shaped cookies are dusted with powdered sugar and will melt in your mouth. Minty green tea stars is perfect for christmas

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup granulated sugar

¾ cup vegan butter substitute,

slightly softened but not at

room temperature1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon

peppermint extract

1 tablespoon soy cream cheese

2½ teaspoons green tea

powder

2 tablespoons soymilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extractEdible glitter (optional)

Method 

Combine the flour and baking powder in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, combine the sugar, vegan butter substitute, peppermint extract, soy cream cheese, and green tea powder and beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.

Add the flour mixture and stir with a wooden spoon to combine.

Gather the dough into a ball, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 to 12 hours. Vanilla Green Tea Stars: Replace the peppermint extract with 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F and oil 5 baking sheets. Roll out the dough on a floured surface with a floured rolling pin to about ¼ inch thick.

Cut 2-inch stars or other shapes with cookie cutters and arrange on the prepared baking sheets 2 inches apart. Sprinkle with edible glitter, if desired.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges barely start to brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.

Store in a sealed container.