Shamrock Cookies and Rainbow Dip
Shamrock Cookies paired with a vibrant Rainbow Dip are the ultimate festive treat! Each cookie delivers a delightful blend of mint and chocolate, while the rainbow dip adds a fun, colorful twist. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any celebration, these cookies create sweet memories with every bite. Whether enjoyed as a snack or shared at gatherings, they are sure to impress family and friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp mint extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- For the Rainbow Dip:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Food coloring (gel)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in mint extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded balls onto lined baking sheets and flatten slightly. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- For the Rainbow Dip, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth, gradually adding heavy cream until fluffy peaks form. Divide into small bowls and add food coloring to create layers.
- Serve cookies with the rainbow dip and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Customize your cookies by swapping mint extract for vanilla or almond. Add colorful sprinkles to the cookie dough for extra fun! Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.