Matcha Milanos

What are milanos?

Milanos are essentially cookie sandwiches that consist of two thin, buttery cookies with a layer of sweet chocolate stuffed in between. These cookies can be found on shelves across the United States and are owned by Pepperidge Farm. They’re beloved by basically anyone who has ever tried them they’re made all the more tantalizing by the fact that they come in a variety of flavors, keeping these cookies from ever getting too boring.

Over the years Pepperidge Farm has released countless flavors: orange, mint, raspberry, caramel macchiato, and even irish cream, but to date, I have never been able to find matcha flavored ones. I felt like the slightly bitter flavor of matcha could pair really well with a buttery crisp cookie like a Milano so I set out to make my own!

How do these compare to a regular Milano?

While nothing can ever really compare to the joy of going to the grocery store, picking out a fresh bag of Milanos from the shelves, ripping open that pristine paperwhite packaging, and then gorging on more cookies than should be possible in one sitting, this rendition of a Milano comes pretty darn close! These cookies are incredibly crisp and are a bit sweeter than the average Milano due to the use of white chocolate for the middle layer. They still pack the same buttery and light touch as a regular Milano and are made even better when dipped into a warm cup of matcha latte!

Matcha Milanos

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Prep Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes 20 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

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Ingredients

Milano Cookie

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp matcha powder
• pinch of salt

Matcha Chocolate Filling

• 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tsp matcha powder

Instructions

Milano Cookie

1. In a small bowl, sift together the flour, matcha powder, and salt
2. In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and both sugars (powdered and granulated) until light and fluffy
3. Pour in the milk and then mix until incorporated
4. Add in all the dry ingredients from the small bowl, into the large bowl and beat until fully incorporated
5. Transfer the cookie dough to a piping bag and, holding the bag at a 90-degree angle, pipe out flat logs ~2.5 inches long (should fit at least 12 cookies per 9x12 baking pan)
6. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes
7. Preheat the oven to 350F
8. Bake the cookies for ~15 minutes or until just lightly golden brown
9. Allow the cookies to cool completely on a wire rack

Matcha Chocolate Filling

1. Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl
2. Add in the matcha powder and mix until incorporated

Assembly

1. Spread a generous layer of the matcha chocolate filling across the flat side of one cookie
2. Place another cookie on top and lightly squeeze the two together
3. Allow the chocolate to firm up before enjoying it!