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Green Velvet Cookies

Green Velvet Cookies: Soft, Festive Treats for St. Patrick's Day

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with vibrant Green Velvet Cookies that combine cream cheese and cocoa for a soft, festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder ensure it's unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt do not skip this step
For the Creamy Texture
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter room temperature
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese or mascarpone as an alternative
For Sweetness and Flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar or coconut sugar for caramel note
  • 1 large Egg room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 tablespoon Green Gel Food Coloring gel maintains dough consistency
  • optional Peppermint Extract to taste
For Texture and Indulgence
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips or dark chocolate chips
  • ½ cup Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening for melting white chocolate

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together ½ cup unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 1 egg, ¼ cup buttermilk, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1 tablespoon green gel food coloring and mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined; the dough should be slightly thick and sticky.
  6. Gently fold in 1 cup of white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Portion out the dough into rounded balls about 2 tablespoons each and roll in granulated sugar before flattening slightly on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are firm and centers remain soft; do not overbake.
  9. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  10. Optional: Melt ½ cup white chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; refrigerate for up to a week. Freeze individual cookies wrapped in plastic for up to 3 months.

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