Description
Festive Green Velvet Cookies with cream cheese frosting ; a chewy, colorful twist on a classic velvet treat perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or spring celebrations.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp green food coloring
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and green food coloring until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet and bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set.
7. Let cookies cool on pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
8. Prepare frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth.
9. Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until fluffy, then mix in vanilla.
10. Frost cooled cookies and garnish with festive sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- Don’t overmix once you add the flour, this ensures tender cookies.
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant green without altering texture.
- Frost only when cookies are fully cooled or the frosting will melt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 195mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg