Soft Green Velvet Cookies
Soft Green Velvet Cookies are tender cocoa flavored cookies with a vibrant green color and smooth cream cheese frosting. A festive dessert perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, family gatherings, and seasonal cookie trays.
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Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Green food coloring as needed
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and green food coloring until evenly colored.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, then mix into the dough just until combined. Chill 15 minutes if needed.
- Scoop dough onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set.
- Transfer cookies to a rack and let cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese and butter, then add powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost cooled cookies and finish with sprinkles if desired.