St Patrick’s Day Desserts
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These St Patrick’s Day Desserts come in all shapes and sizes, from cookies and cakes to festive snack mixes and colorful sips. There are even no-bake options to save the day! Whether you’re looking for a fun project with the kids or something festive to take to a party, we’ve rounded up our 20 best Irish and green dessert recipes to help you celebrate March 17th!!
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St Patrick’s Day Desserts
So many people jump straight from Valentine’s Day to Easter, but not in our house!!
There’s so much fun to be had on March 17th, with rainbows, pranks, and trying to catch that pesky Leprechaun.
And although Saint Patrick was an Irish saint, you don’t have to be Irish to celebrate St. Paddy’s. It’s a fun holiday for everyone!
Get in the spirit by wearing your favorite green clothes, dancing an Irish jig, or making a few of these delicious St. Patricks Day desserts for your friends.
There’s plenty of mint-and-chocolate goodness to go around, but if you’re not a fan, we’ve got you covered.
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St Patricks Day Dessert Drinks
Nothing gets me in the spirit faster than a brightly colored treat to match the occasion. And on March 17th, nothing gets Chad in the spirit faster than a trip to McDonald’s 😉
This minty green drink is so nostalgic, but something’s changed in the last few years. So we came up with a copycat recipe that tastes even better than the original… at least, according to Chad, it does. Each sip is full of creamy, minty goodness!!
A dessert and a warm drink all in one! They’re easy enough to make for yourself but special enough for a gift. Make a delicious mug of mint hot chocolate with a festive green sprinkle rim!
EASY ST. PATRICKS DAY DESSERTS
This holiday has a way of sneaking up on you, which means there isn’t always time to pull out all the stops. These easy recipes will put a jig in your step and are a great way to get the kids involved in the kitchen!
These are the absolute cutest and are so much fun to make! Shape super soft cut-out sugar cookies into a garden full of shamrocks, or keep it simple by decorating rounds with a lucky leprechaun.
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
The perfect St. Patrick’s Day dessert for anyone who loves edible cookie dough and mint chip ice cream. Use Oreo cookies, graham crackers, or even Thin Mints to shovel this dessert dip into your mouth. Ready in minutes!
A sweet and salty snack you’ll want to eat by the handful. But the best part is that you can swap any ingredients you like for a truly custom recipe. Make a double batch of this festive St. Paddy’s Day Chex mix… it’ll go fast!
St. Patrick’s Day Crockpot Candy
This one’s perfect for when you need something easy yet impressive to satisfy a crowd… each batch yields up to 12 dozen candies!! Pile them onto St Patty’s Day dessert platters or wrap them up in treat bags with a festive bow.
St. Paddy’s Day Leprechaun Bait
This snack mix is sure to catch that mischievous little fellow… or at least the giggling lads and lassies in your own house. Though I’ll admit to munching on it by the handful myself. It’s a sweet medley of colors and textures that’s truly addicting!
Chocolate Mint Oreo Candy Bark
This treat comes together in a snap. Honestly, the hardest part is waiting for it to set! It’s cool, creamy, and crunchy with a gorgeous swirl design. Plus, you only need a handful of ingredients to make it.
IRISH CAKES & BROWNIES
If you really want to impress, this is where to start! Tender cakes and fudgy brownies will have everyone reaching for a second slice. I’m known for my chocolate and mint obsession, but there’s a fruity option here too.
Topped with a buttery oat streusel and a generous spoonful of vanilla custard, this rustic cake is cozy in the best way and not too sweet. Perfect after a hearty Irish meal!
Add a grown-up twist to your favorite box mix! Irish Cream liqueur makes these extra fudgy, and a little espresso powder makes the chocolate flavor even deeper and richer. Top each square with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry!
Imagine a rich chocolate cake soaked with hot fudge and pudding, then topped with minty frosting and Andes mint candies. It’s perfectly sweet and incredibly refreshing… combine all your favorite flavors and textures into one delicious St Patricks Day dessert!
Fudgy Chocolate Mint Brownies with Frosting
Sink your teeth into chocolatey, minty bliss! Each brownie is speckled with chopped Andes mint candies, then topped with a thick layer of mint chip frosting and a chocolate drizzle. I won’t lie… I make these year-round!
This one’s rich and deeply chocolatey but not too sweet. Stout brings depth and moisture to the cake batter, while the Irish Cream frosting adds a boozy finish. It’s a chocolate cake that means business!
Who says impressive St Patrick’s Day desserts have to be complicated? Layer boxed cake mix with a simple homemade buttercream frosting, then decorate with a little ganache and some chopped Andes mints.
NO BAKE ST PATTY’S DAY DESSERT IDEAS
When I’m juggling projects, activities, and school pickup, the last thing I want to deal with is the oven. Assemble sweet and colorful no-bake treats that are just as satisfying as more complicated recipes.
Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Dessert Trifle
Layer after scrumptious layer of pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, fluffy whipped cream, and mint candies. Assemble this one in mini trifle glasses for fun and individual St Patrick’s Day desserts.
These will please all the tiny leprechauns in your life, replacing the classic rice krispie cereal with a magically delicious one! Make an entire pan in 20 minutes with just 4 simple ingredients. I like to add a colorful drizzle to make them extra special!
Looking for an indulgent bite? This one packs creamy and crunchy textures into each tiny square with crushed cookies, chocolate chips, and minty candy pieces. No candy thermometer needed!
Lucky Charms No Bake Icebox Pie
It all starts with the most incredible cloud pie filling piled into a marshmallow cereal crust. Fluffy whipped cream and even more colorful cereal decorate the top, making it the most magically delicious St Patricks Day dessert!
Drunken Chocolate Covered Grasshopper Tiramisu
A scrumptious combination of classic Italian tiramisu and an Irish grasshopper cocktail, layered with rich hot fudge. This grown-up dessert is a winner for St. Paddy’s Day or ANY day!
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars
This easy St. Patrick’s Day dessert combines the creaminess of fudge with the irresistible chewiness of cookie dough. Ditch the spoon and enjoy your favorite guilty pleasure in a chocolate-covered bite!
So, there you have it… our top 20 St Patrick’s Day desserts! We hope you found some inspiration for a sweet and festive way to celebrate this holiday.
Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.
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Originally published March 2022, updated and republished February 2026
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