I remember being a little kid and coming down the stairs to green-dyed milk and shamrock cookies in my lunchbox for St. Patrick’s Day and loving it. My Irish family really leaned into the holiday, if for no other reason than the fact that it just adds some flair to the end of a long, long winter.
Now, the idea of getting the kids decked out in all-green everything and reminding them (again) not to pinch the kids at school who weren’t wearing green seems a little overwhelming. But nevertheless, a holiday is a holiday, and what better way to celebrate March 17 than with some delightful St. Patrick’s Day treats?
Below, we rounded up our favorite easy recipes guaranteed to earn you a kiss from the kids, Irish or not.
1. Lucky Rice Krispie Treats

Source: Brown Sugar Blog
2. Matcha Baked Doughnuts

Source: Love & Lemons
3. Chocolate Mint Icebox Cupcakes

Source: Two Peas & Their Pod
4. Rainbow Donuts

Source: @mrscofieldandco
5. Mint Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Source: Homemade in the Kitchen
6. Mint Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Source: Chungah Rhee | Damn Delicious
7. Healthy Mint Chocolate Chip Smoothie

Source: Celebrating Sweets
8. Pistachio Pudding Rice Crispy Treats

Source: Recipe Runner
9. Lucky Charms Muddy Buddies

Source: Happiness is Homemade
10. Homemade Peppermint Patty Cups

Source: She Likes Food
11. St. Patrick’s Day Fudge

Source: Eazy Peazy Mealz
12. Pot of Gold Rainbow Treat

Source: @mrscofieldandco
13. Fresh Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicle

Source: Top with Cinnamon
14. Healthier Shamrock Shake

Source: The Toasted Pine Nut
15. Creamy Pistachio Fruit Dip

Source: Lovely Little Kitchen
16. Lucky Charms Cupcakes

Source: Neighbor Food Blog
This article was originally published in March 2019 and has been updated for timeliness.