Green Velvet Cookies for St Patrick’s Day – Leprechan Approved!
What’s better than classic red velvet? Green velvet, obviously!
These soft, chewy Green Velvet Cookies are here to bring some extra St. Patrick’s Day magic to your kitchen—because if we’re going all in on the holiday, we might as well make it delicious.
These cookies are rich, vibrant, and topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting, making them the ultimate festive treat. They’re perfect for parties, sharing with friends, or just treating yourself because, well, you deserve it. And let’s be real—who wouldn’t want a cookie that looks like it was baked straight out of a leprechaun’s bakery?
Why You’ll Love These Cookies
✔ Festive & Fun – These bright green cookies are the ultimate way to add some extra St. Patrick’s Day magic to your dessert table. They’re eye-catching, unique, and totally leprechaun-approved.
✔ Soft, Chewy, & Buttery – If you love red velvet cookies, you’ll go wild for this green velvet version! They have that signature rich, buttery flavor with just the right amount of chewiness in every bite.
✔ Cream Cheese Frosting = Perfection – Let’s be honest, everything is better with a thick, luscious layer of cream cheese frosting. It adds the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and creamy goodness to these already amazing cookies.
✔ Easy to Make – No fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients here. This recipe is simple, beginner-friendly, and comes together in no time—so you can spend less time baking and more time enjoying.
✔ Guaranteed Crowd-Pleaser – Whether you’re baking for a party, bringing treats to the office, or just spoiling your family, these cookies will disappear fast. Make a double batch if you don’t want to be left cookie-less!
✔ Great for Any Occasion – While these cookies scream St. Patrick’s Day, you can switch up the colors and decorations to fit any holiday or celebration. Green for Christmas? Yes. Blue for a birthday party? Absolutely.
These Green Velvet Cookies are proof that a little color can make dessert even more fun—and extra delicious. 🍀💚
St Patty’s Day Green Velvet Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 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 (adjust as needed)
- 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
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This keeps your cookies from sticking and makes clean-up a breeze.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step is key for getting that perfect cookie texture.
3. Add the Eggs and Color
Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Now for the fun part – add the green food coloring and mix until the batter is a vibrant St. Patrick’s Day green. Adjust the color as needed to get the right shade.
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until fully combined.
5. Scoop and Bake
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, place dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
6. Make the Frosting
While the cookies cool, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract for that classic cream cheese frosting flavor.
7. Frost and Decorate
Once the cookies are fully cooled, generously frost each one with the cream cheese frosting. Sprinkle with green or gold sprinkles for that extra festive flair.
QUICK TIP: Have some FUN with the frosting! My sister dyed the frosting green for some very (very) green velvet cookies below… LOL!
A plate of rich, emerald green cookies topped with fluffy (green!) cream cheese frosting and a dusting of gold sprinkles. The cookies sit on a white platter, surrounded by gold coins and green shamrocks – ready to steal the show at any St. Patrick’s Day gathering.
