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