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? We rounded up our favorite easy recipes guaranteed to earn you a kiss from the kids, Irish or not.
1. Lucky Charms Rice Krispy Treats
Source: Show Me The Yummy
2. Shamrock Shake
Source: Mom Endeavors
3. Lucky Rainbow Bark
Source: The Domestic Rebel
4. Leprechaun Popcorn
Source: Mom Foodie
5. Gooey Butter Cookies
Source: Wicked Good Kitchen
6. Shamrock Pretzel Pops
Source: Jessica Weibles Studios
7. Rainbow Cake
Source: Live Love Texas
8. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Source: Betty Crocker
9. Lime Sherbet Floats
Source: Home Cooking Memories
10. Chocolate Dipped Oreos
Source: Family Fresh Meals
11. Thin Mint Puppy Chow
Source: Shugary Sweets
12. Green Popcorn & Pretzel Party Mix
Source: The Yummy Life
13. Pot of Gold Cupcakes
Source: Baking A Moment
14. St. Patrick’s Day Parfaits
Source: Whisky N Sunshine
15. Mint Brookies
Source: Two in the Kitchen
16. Grasshopper Marshmallow Pops
Source: Hoosier Homemade
