Green Tea Mint Cookies

These beautiful little cookies will be the perfect compliment to your healthy afternoon tea or coffee visit with friends. Best of all, they contain the light and delicate flavour of mint and lemongrass.

Ingredients

* 1 cup butter, softened
* 1/3 cup honey
* 3 (2 g) bags green tea blend with lemongrass
* 1 egg yolk
* 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the butter and honey until smooth. Empty the contents of the tea bags into the mixture and discard the bags. Mix until well blended. Stir in the egg yolk and peppermint extract. Blend in the flour and baking powder. Divide into 3 sections, wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough at a time to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch round shapes using a cookie cutter. Place cookies onto ungreased baking sheets spaced 1 inch apart.
3. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the tops are dry, and the edges begin to brown lightly. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature when completely cooled.