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Green Velvet Cookies

Green Velvet Cookies with White Chocolate Drizzle

Green Velvet Cookies are tender, emerald-hued treats made with cream cheese for a soft, velvety crumb and subtle cocoa depth. Finished with a tangy-sweet white chocolate drizzle, they’re a refined yet festive dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 28 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2–1 tsp green gel food coloring
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract (optional)
  • 6 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening

Equipment

  • stand mixer or hand mixer
  • mixing bowls
  • sifter
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
  2. Cream butter and cream cheese on medium speed until completely smooth. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  3. Add egg, then egg yolk, mixing briefly after each. Mix in vanilla and peppermint extract if using.
  4. Add green gel food coloring gradually and mix until desired color is reached.
  5. Add dry ingredients in batches on low speed, mixing just until combined.
  6. Divide dough into disks, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough into balls, place on lined baking sheets, and gently flatten.
  8. Bake for 10–11 minutes until edges are set and centers are soft. Cool briefly, then transfer to a rack.
  9. Melt white chocolate with coconut oil gently, stirring until smooth and slightly cooled.
  10. Drizzle white chocolate over cooled cookies and let set before serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without excess moisture. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to prevent spreading. Let cookies cool completely before drizzling to ensure clean, decorative white chocolate lines.