Green Velvet Cookies (Printable)
Soft, chewy cookies with vibrant green color, cocoa undertones, and white chocolate chips ready in 30 minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 tablespoon milk
10 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
11 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
12 - 1 tablespoon green food coloring
→ Add-ins
13 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in milk, vanilla, vinegar, and food coloring.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold white chocolate chips into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The white chocolate cuts through the cocoa bitterness creating the most perfect sweet balance
- These cookies stay soft for days unlike others that turn into rocks
02 -
- Gel food coloring is worth the extra trip to the store because liquid coloring can make your dough too sticky
- Underbaking by just one minute makes all the difference between soft and dry cookies
03 -
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if it feels too warm or sticky to work with
- Room temperature ingredients mix together more evenly creating better texture