When you think of St. Patrick's Day, you think of the color green, four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, and a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. Why not get a little festive this year and celebrate by incorporating these things into some delicious and adorable sweet treats that can help you get into the spirit?
1. St. Patrick's Day Oreo Cheesecake Cupcakes
Mint Oreos, cheesecake, and cupcakes. What more could you want? Get this delicious recipe here.
2. Shamrock Shake
Everyone is familiar with the Shamrock Shake that McDonald's releases every year in March. Here's how you can make a similar version at home!
3. Guinness Chocolate Cupcakes with Bailey's Buttercream Frosting
Let's get real. The Irish don't celebrate St. Patty's Day without a Guinness or two. It's only right to include it in your cupcakes, along with some Bailey's Irish Cream. Find out how to make them here.
4. Shamrock Rainbow Cookies
These cookies take a little time and effort, but the end result is so worth it! They're colorful treats that are almost too cute to eat! Learn how to make them here.
5. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
Of course, this list wouldn't be complete without some Lucky Charms in the mix! Here is a recipe to combine your favorite Irish cereal with Rice Krispy treats.
6. St. Patrick's Day Puppy Chow
Puppy Chow (also sometimes called Muddy Buddies) is similar to Chex Mix, but made with chocolate and peanut butter and tossed in powdered sugar. It's delicious and super easy to transform into a St. Patrick's Day snack. Here's how to make it.
7. No-Bake Three-Leaf Clover Pretzel Pops
These three-leaf clover pretzel pops are adorable and super yummy! Make these for your friends and family to spread some good luck to them!
8. Mint Chocolate Bark
If you're a fan of mint chocolate, this is a treat you'll love! It's a simple recipe to make and doesn't take too much effort either!
9. Leprechaun Hat S'mores
Every leprechaun needs their signature top hat! Make these cute leprechaun hats for your friends and everyone will be asking for "s'more"!
10. Green Velvet Cake
Red Velvet cake is perfect for Valentine's Day, but for St. Patrick's Day you can modify that recipe a little bit to get Green Velvet Cake! It tastes just as delicious as it looks! Get the recipe here.
11. Rainbow Waffles
If you want to make your St. Patrick's Day breakfast a little more festive, try these fun rainbow-colored waffles! Complete them with a whipped cream "cloud" and a chocolate "pot of gold". Click here to learn how to make them.
12. St. Patrick Mocktini
These mocktinis are delicious and kid-friendly as well! They are made with gelatin and ice cream, with a grape in place of an olive on the straw.
13. Pot of Gold Cake Pops
Cake pops are always a fun treat to make, and these St. Patty's Day themed pops raise the bar even higher! Here is the recipe for all of you who are leprechauns at heart.
14. Bailey's Chocolate Pudding Shots
This last one is a recipe just for the adults (sorry, kids). Containing vodka and Irish cream, these pudding shots are delicious sweet treats that have a little kick to them! Enjoy this recipe responsibly!
However you choose to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I hope these festive desserts make their way into your plans! Because as the saying goes: "Everyone's Irish on St. Patty's Day!"