These Lucky Shamrock Cupcakes Are Better Than a Pot of Gold
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These Lucky Shamrock Cupcakes Are Better Than a Pot of Gold
Is there a better way to get in the St. Paddy's spirit than by chowing down on tasty, holiday-inspired desserts? As popular as Guinness and cabbage may be, there are plenty of sweeter party treats out there for St. Patrick's Day. We've kept the Irish cream flowing, of course — but also included a few chocolatey and colorful (green, gold, and rainbow!) options for good measure.
Though blue may be more historically accurate, we embraced the lucky color of a four-leaf clover for this list (including a homemade Shamrock Shake!) If you're looking to keep things a little more traditional, check out these classic Irish dessert recipes. And while it's tempting to just go straight for the good stuff (a.k.a. dessert), start off your night with one of these hearty and delicious dinner recipes, including classics like corned beef and cabbage and Guinness beef stew. But for the perfect holiday-themed dessert, try one of these St. Patrick's Day desserts to feel the luck of the Irish.
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1) Shamrock Sugar Cookies
The hardest thing about this sugar cookie recipe is deciding whether you want to use royal icing or buttercream frosting.
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2) Lucky Charms Rice Krispies
This easy peasy recipe uses Lucky Charms cereal to add a festive touch to a classic treat.
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3) St. Patrick's Day Dessert Pizza
Half a cup of Bailey's Coffee Cream adds just a little something extra to this decadent dessert.
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4) Pot O' Gold Cups
These little brownies prove that you don't have to go to the end of the rainbow to find the perfect St. Paddy's Day dessert.
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5) Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Irish Buttercream
A perfect chocolate cupcake is made even better thanks to a touch of Guinness, Bailey’s Irish Liqueur and caramel drizzle.
Get the recipe for Chocolate Stout Cupcakes With Irish Buttercream »
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6) Green Matcha Popcorn
A shamrock-colored twist on everyone's favorite salty snack, this matcha covered popcorn won't take you more than five minutes.
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7) Green Goddess Smoothie
Why not get your veggies in while you're at it? This green smoothie is as tasty and refreshing as it is nutrient-dense.
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8) Lucky Charms Eclairs
As if eclairs couldn't get any more tasty, this recipe swaps your standard chocolate fair for a citrus filling topped with Lucky Charms.
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9) Green Velvet Cake Pops
Forget red velvet — green velvet will be your new favorite rich (and seasonally appropriate) flavor.
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10) Irish Chocolate Pots de Crème
If you run out of green food dye, you can always go for a traditional Irish dessert. They look like something you would get at a restaurant!
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11) Frozen Grasshopper Pie
Oreo crust? Don't mind if we do.
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12) Popcorn Rainbow
What lies at the end of the rainbow? We hope it's this light and tasty colorful popcorn snack!
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13) Copycat McDonald's Shamrock Shake
Don't wait in for a Shamrock Shake from McDonald's, make your own!
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14) Shamrock Cupcakes
Since four-leaf clovers are hard to find, make your own luck with heart-shaped muffin pans.
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15) Cocoa-Nutty Lime Tart
Freshen up after a hearty feast with this tangy tart, complete with gluten-free crust.
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16) Bailey's Brownies
The fudgy brownies are a standout on their own. With a splash of Bailey's Irish Cream? They're unforgettable.
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17) Grasshopper Bars
A fresh take on an American classic, this minty dessert is like Andes Creme de Menthe Thins but way, way bigger.
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18) Lucky Charm Ice Cream Sandwiches
Sandwich your favorite ice cream with luck (well, Lucky Charms and gooey marshmallows).
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19) Peek-a-Boo St. Patrick's Cake
Treat your party guests to a sweet surprise one they slice open this chocolate cake.
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20) Bailey's Irish Coffee Caramel Brownies
You are going to want to smother everything you eat in this drool-worthy Bailey's ganache.
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21) Green Velvet St. Patrick's Day Cupcakes
There may not actually be a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, but these cupcakes topped with chocolate gold coins are pretty darn close.
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22) Whiskey Chocolate Truffles
These five-ingredient truffles are a simple, sophisticated way to celebrate the Irish.
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23) Rainbow Donuts
See? There's a reason why your kids love Fruity Pebbles so much.
Get the recipe from The First Year »
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24) Rainbow Cupcakes
Wait. Did you guys know these sour candies look exactly like rainbows? You do now.
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25) Mint Chocolate Lasagna
The best part about this minty, chocolatey lasagna is that there's no baking required. Just refrigerate for 30 minutes and you're done.
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26) Green Ombré Cake
This ombré layer cake, which deepens from cream to mint to emerald, beats out any rainbow treats — hands down.
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27) St. Patrick's Day Oreos
If you're pressed for time, these dip-and-go Oreos, splattered with "green" white chocolate, are ready in minutes.
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28) Chocolate Mint Andes Brownies
It's your lucky day: Your favorite mint chocolates (seriously, those green wrappers are iconic) has been transformed into a decadent frosted brownie.
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29) Irish Cream Macarons
Topped with a drizzle of melted chocolate, these boozy bites are best paired with Irish coffee.
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30) Shamrock Pretzels
This adorable dessert combines sweet and salty flavors into something that's totally perfect for St. Paddy's Day.
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31) Leprechaun Cookies
No baking required: All you need is Nutter Butter cookies and festive candy melts to make this lazy (but delicious) food craft.
Get the recipe from Homemade Interest
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32) Lucky Charm Cookies
If there's cereal in these cookies that means we can eat them for breakfast, right?
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33) Guinness Pretzel Truffles
Malty Guinness is the perfect match for salty pretzels and smooth dark chocolate. See for yourself.
Get the recipe from Sprinkle Bakes »
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34) St. Patrick's Day Sugar Wafers
These sweet, crispy wafers are easy to make, even the kids can pitch in!
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35) Shamrock Bark
Make your friends and family feel extra-lucky with a big batch of this shamrock bark.
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36) Lucky Charms Bark
This rainbow-colored treat doubles as an excellent afternoon for kids.
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37) Leprechaun Hat S'mores
These leprechaun hats are almost too cute to eat — but they're so delicious, we can't resist.
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38) Grasshopper Fudge
Don't let the color and the bite sized pieces fool you — this boozy fudge is not for kids.
Get the recipe from Sweet Recipeas »
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39) Paleo Irish Cream Mocha Pudding
Featuring decadent coconut cream and espresso, this pudding recipe will satisfy your vegan and dairy-free guests.
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40) Pistachio and White Chocolate Pudding Cookies
Forget green food dye, these nutty cookie-meet-pudding hybrids are dyed green the natural way.
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41) Beer Brownies
You might not know this, but beer tastes best in chocolate. Feel free to sub coffee if you need a caffeine kick.
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42) Green Velvet Cheesecake Bars
If red velvet is the cake of choice on Valentine's Day, green velvet is the thing to bake on St. Patrick's Day.
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43) Shamrock Shake
One advantage of whipping up this nostalgic drive-through milkshake at home is that you can spike it with your booze of choice. We encourage it.
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44) Irish Cream Ice Cream Cupcakes
Once upon a time, there was an Irish cream mocha cake got topped with Irish cream ice cream, toffee bits, and whipped cream ...
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45) Guinness Snickerdoodles
You don't have to be Irish to put beer in places where it doesn't normally go. Try it with these spiced snickerdoodles and you may never turn back.
March 17 is your sweet tooth's lucky day.