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Perfect Green Velvet Shamrock Sandwich Cookies Easy Mint Cream Cheese Filling Recipe

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Soft and tender green velvet shamrock-shaped cookies sandwiched with a luscious mint cream cheese filling, perfect for festive occasions or everyday treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (315 g), sifted
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter (170 g), softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar (250 g)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml), room temperature (or 1 cup milk + 1 tablespoon lemon juice, let sit 5 minutes)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon green gel food coloring
  • 8 oz cream cheese (225 g), softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (57 g), softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (240 g), sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure peppermint extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and green gel food coloring until evenly distributed.
  5. Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Cover dough with plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Lightly flour work surface and roll dough to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thickness. Cut shapes using shamrock cookie cutter.
  8. Place cookies 1 inch apart on baking sheets. Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool cookies on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For filling, beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well after each addition.
  11. Stir in peppermint extract. Add heavy cream 1 tablespoon at a time until filling is spreadable but not runny.
  12. Spread about 1 tablespoon filling on one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat for all cookies.
  13. Optional: Chill filled cookies for 15 minutes before serving to set filling.

Notes

Chill dough before cutting to prevent spreading and maintain shape. Use gel food coloring for vibrant color without thinning dough. Avoid overbaking to keep cookies soft. Chill filled cookies if kitchen is warm to set filling. For gluten-free, substitute flour with gluten-free blend. For vegan, use dairy-free cream cheese, vegan butter, and flax egg.

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