Green Velvet Cookies have become my favorite dessert for special occasions. Their soft texture and unique taste make them stand out. I love how they bring a festive touch to any occasion, like Christmas or St. Patrick’s Day.
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Green Velvet Cookie recipe
Green velvet cookies are a variation of red velvet cookies. They are altered to be green. This makes them a festive treat for St. Patrick’s Day. The green color comes from green gel food dye mixed into the cookie dough.
These cookies have a mild chocolate flavor. You can use mint extract for a stronger taste, but I’ll skip this part. My recipe contains white chocolate chips for extra flavor and texture.
The vibrant green color and rich flavor of these cookies make them a popular choice for St. Patrick’s Day. Here’s how to make the green velvet cookies:
Green velvet cookies
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon whole milk
- 1 tablespoon green food coloring
- ½ cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, vinegar, milk, and green food coloring until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Pairing suggestions
Green Velvet Cookies pair well with a variety of beverages. Here are some great options:
- Specialty Pairings
- Irish Cream Liqueur pairs well with Irish Cream Green Velvet Cookies.
- The earthiness of matcha contrasts nicely with the sweetness.
- Chai Tea with spiced flavors adds depth to the cookies’ taste.
- Classic Pairings
- Milk is a timeless combination. It enhances the richness of the cookies.
- Hot Chocolate complements the chocolate notes in the cookies.
- Coffee balances the sweetness, especially a latte or cappuccino.
- Refreshing Pairings
- Iced Green Tea’s light, slightly bitter contrast to the sweetness.
- Vanilla Milkshake makes a creamy and indulgent combination.
- Mint Hot Chocolate enhances the holiday feel of peppermint variations.
Variations
Green velvet cookies can be made in different variations:
- Green Velvet Crinkle Cookies have a brownie-like texture and a subtle chocolatey flavor.
- Green Velvet Cream Cheese Cookies use cake mix and cream cheese for a soft, chocolatey center.
- Green Velvet Cream Cheese Cake Mix Cookies contain cake mix and cream cheese.
- Red & Green Velvet Christmas Sugar Cookies have a swirl of cream cheese.
- Irish Cream Green Velvet Roll-Out Sugar Cookies have an Irish cream flavor.
- Red & Green Velvet Peppermint Chip Cookies contain peppermint chips. They are perfect for a Christmas theme.
- Green Velvet Cookies Rolled in Sugar have a crackly top and a sugary crunch.