Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with these festive green cookies packed with white chocolate chips, green M&M’s, and sprinkles. Soft, chewy, and full of color, they make perfect party treats or lunchbox surprises.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract (optional)
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup green M&M’s or green candy-coated chocolates
- 2–3 tablespoons green sprinkles or sanding sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. This helps distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour for consistent flavor and texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is creamy and fluffy. This aeration is key for a light and tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in the whole egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract if using, mixing until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in white chocolate chips, green M&M’s, and green sprinkles, ensuring they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Decorate: Drop heaping tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart. For added festivity, press a few extra M&M’s or sprinkles on top of each cookie.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft. Baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they maintain their shape and texture.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, substitute white chocolate chips with mint-flavored chips or add a few drops of green food coloring to the dough to intensify the green hue.
- These cookies freeze well, making them convenient for advance preparation and perfect for holiday parties or lunchbox treats.
