The Best St Patrick’s Day Desserts
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These St Patrick’s Day Desserts come in all shapes and sizes, but the one thing they have in common is the color green! Whether you’re looking for a fun project with the kids or something quick to take to a party, we have over 15 mouthwatering and easy green desserts to help you celebrate March 17th!!
St Patrick’s Day Desserts
Why do so many people jump straight from making Valentine desserts to Easter recipes, skipping right over the big March holiday of St. Patrick’s Day?
Don’t miss this underappreciated holiday! There’s so much fun to be had on March 17th, with rainbows, pranks, and trying to catch that pesky Leprechaun.
Oh, and of course, drink some green beer or mix up some festive drinks.
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!
Green Desserts for St. Paddy’s Day
This year, add a little sweetness to the celebration with colorful treats that will delight children and adults alike.
While many contain mint for its cool flavor and natural green hue, there are several other options to choose from if you aren’t a fan.
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St Patrick’s Day Dessert Ideas
Nothing gets me in the spirit faster than a brightly colored treat to match the occasion.
And with varying shades of green all throughout these festive desserts, you’ll have more than enough cheer to spread around!
These are the cutest St. Patrick’s Day Cookies, and they are so much fun to make! Try super soft cut-out sugar cookies shaped like a lucky leprechaun, or stay traditional and make a whole batch of shamrocks — the choice is yours!
Chocolate Mint Poke Cake features 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 dessert!
This Drunken Chocolate Covered Grasshopper Tiramisu is a scrumptious combination of classic Italian tiramisu and an Irish grasshopper cocktail, layered with rich hot fudge. This grownup dessert is a winner for St. Paddy’s Day or ANY day!
Mint Hot Chocolate Bombs are 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 and wrap it up with a green sprinkle bow!
Top Fudgy Chocolate Mint Brownies with Frosting and a drizzle of ganache, then sink your teeth into chocolatey, minty bliss. They’re one of the most decadent St Patrick’s Day desserts, and you’ll want to make them all the time!!
Mint Chocolate Homemade Fudge packs creamy and crunchy textures into each tiny square. You won’t need a candy thermometer to make this easy fudge recipe, and it’s easy to customize with different candies. The perfect treat for a crowd!
Make Frosted Chocolate Mint Cake with boxed cake mix and a simple homemade buttercream frosting. A little ganache and some chopped Andes mints are all you need to decorate the top. Out of all our St Patricks Day desserts, this one is truly a showstopper!
Baileys Boozy Brownies add a grown-up twist to your favorite box mix, and a little espresso powder makes the chocolate flavor even deeper and richer. Top each square with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry!
Colorful Crockpot Candy is perfect for when you need something easy yet impressive to satisfy a crowd — this recipe makes up to 12 dozen candies!! Use your favorite festive sprinkles to add a personal touch.
No Bake Green Desserts
If you’re not into baking or simply need a dessert in a hurry, look no further than these fantastic St Patrick’s Day dessert ideas. No cooking or baking required!
Lucky Charms Treats 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!
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bars combine 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!
Lucky Charms No Bake Icebox Pie starts with the most incredible cloud pie filling, piled into a marshmallow cereal crust. Fluffy whipped cream and more cereal decorate the top for one of the most magically delicious St Patricks Day desserts!
St. Paddy’s Day Leprechaun Bait 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 comes together in a snap — 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!
This Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookie Dessert Trifle features scrumptious layers of pudding, crushed sandwich cookies, fluffy whipped cream, and mint candies. Assemble in mini trifle glasses for fun and individual St Patrick’s Day desserts.
Leprechaun Munch Mix is 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!
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip is perfect for anyone who loves cookie dough, but doesn’t want to deal with raw eggs! Plus, you can use Oreo cookies, graham crackers, or even Thin Mints to shovel it into your mouth. Ready in minutes!
When it comes to green desserts, you can’t go wrong with a McDonald’s Shamrock Shake! It’s so nostalgic, and we think our copycat recipe tastes even better than the original. Each sip is full of creamy, minty goodness!!
So, there you have it — a few of our favorite St Patrick’s Day desserts. We hope you found some new green dessert recipes to make on March 17th.
Enjoy!
With love, from our simple kitchen to yours.
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Originally published March 2022, updated and republished January 2025
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