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34 of the best St. Patrick’s Day Desserts

by Joanna Stephens Published: Feb 19, 2020 · Updated: May 17, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. We earn commission from purchases made. ·

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collage of different St. Patricks day desserts
A bunch of different St Patricks Day Desserts
A bunch of different St Patricks Day Desserts
festive st patricks day desserts
Festive St. Patricks Day sweets, treats, and desserts

collage of different St. Patricks day desserts

St. Patrick's Day desserts are fun for the whole family. From the green colored treats to the Irish traditional recipes, you will find a little bit of everything here (both kid-friendly desserts and boozy adult treats).

KID FRIENDLY ST. PATRICK'S DAY DESSERTS

1. ST. PATRICKS DAY COOKIES (MADE FROM A CAKE MIX)

St. Patricks Day cake mix cookies

Image courtesy of The Frugal Girls

Making sugar cookies has never been easier! Topped with some bright green frosting and fun sprinkles, these cookies are ah-mazing.

Get the recipe for St. Patricks Day Cookies >>

2. ST. PATRICK'S DAY OREO COOKIE POPS

oreo cookie pops decorated in green icing

Image courtesy of Mommy Made That

This is another great recipe that is easy to make, but looks so festive!

Get the recipe for St. Patricks Day Oreo Cookie Pops >>

3. SHAMROCK CREAM CHEESE COOKIES

shamrock shaped cookies

Image courtesy of Organized Island

Another great idea for St. Patrick's Day are these delicious green shamrock cookies. These are perfect for the whole family!

Get the recipe for Shamrock cream cheese cookies >>

4. LEPRECHAUN POPCORN

green leprechaun popcorn

Image courtesy of Mom Foodie

This festive leprechaun popcorn is another great treat. Filled with green candy, sprinkles and candy melts, this popcorn won't disappoint.

Get the recipe for Leprechaun Popcorn >>

5. THIN MINT BROWNIE TRIFLE

thin mint brownie trifle

Image courtesy of Barth Bakery

Have you ever seen a trifle look so elegant!? This is perfect for St. Patrick's Day, but it would also be a great dessert anytime because thin mints are the best!

Get the recipe for Thin Mint Brownie Trifle >>

6. RAINBOW SHERBET FUDGE 

rainbow sherbet fudge

Image courtesy of Ann's Entitled Life

Another colorful creation to try are these rainbow sherbet fudge squares.

Get the recipe for Rainbow Sherbet Fudge >>

7. CHOCOLATE COVERED CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES

chocolate thin mint cookies

Image courtesy of The Monday Box

Make your own Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies and add some green sprinkles for a treat everyone will love!

Get the recipe for Chocolate Covered Chocolate Mint Cookies >>

8. GREEN OMBRE CAKE

Green Ombre Cake #cakedecorating #cakedecor #tutorial #cakes

This is my own little St. Patrick's Day dessert. A four layer cake with 4 different shades of green. How fun?!

Get the recipe for Green Ombre Cake >>

9. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CAKE POPS

St. Patrick's day cake pops

Image courtesy of Delicious Little Bites

Cake pops are another great dessert! How elegant are these decorated cake pops with shamrocks and the words lucky?!

Get the recipe for St. Patrick's Day Cake Pops >>

10. SHAMROCK SHAKE

shamrock shake

Image courtesy of 3 Boys and a Dog

Is it really St. Patrick's day without a shamrock shake? No...the answer is no! 

Get the recipe for Shamrock shake >>

11. LUCKY CHARM RICE KRISPIES

lucky charm rice krispies

Image courtesy of The Baking Chocolatess

The perfect montage of Lucky charm cereal and a rice Krispy treat! These are sure to be a hit. 

Get the recipe for Lucky Charm Rice Krispies >>

12. LEPRECHAUN POT OF GOLD CAKE BALLS

leprechaun pot of gold cake ball

Image courtesy of Moms and Munchkins

These pot of gold cake balls are super fun. Your little leprechauns will LOVE these!

Get the recipe for Pot of Gold Cake balls >>

13. ST. PATRICK'S DAY FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE

frozen hot chocolate

Image courtesy of Crayons and Cravings

Another fun idea is this frozen hot chocolate. So delicious and extremely easy to make!!

Get the recipe for St. Patrick's Day Frozen Hot Chocolate >>

14. SHAMROCK WHOOPIE PIES

shamrock whoopee pies

Image courtesy of Mommyhood Life

Shamrock shaped cake with buttercream filling, these are another cool and festive dessert.

Get the recipe for Shamrock Whoopie Pie >>

15. OLD-FASHIONED IRISH OATMEAL CAKE WITH CARAMEL PECAN FROSTING

oatmeal cake with caramel pecan frosting

Image courtesy of Bake it with Love

This traditional oatmeal cake with caramel pecan frosting might not be green, but it is certainly a TASTY dessert. 

Get the recipe for Old-Fashioned Irish Oatmeal Cake >>

16. GREEN AND GOLD ST. PATRICK'S DAY MERINGUES

green and gold st patrick's day meringues

Image courtesy of Whispered Inspirations

These lemon meringues are sure to please on St. Patrick's day. Topped with some gold dust or even some gold foil for an elegant touch. 

Get the recipe for Green and Gold Meringues >>

17. KETO MINT BROWNIES

mint brownies that are keto

Image courtesy of Two Sleevers

Chocolate and mint has never been more delicious OR healthy! 

Get the recipe for Keto Mint Brownies >>

18. MARSHMALLOW POPS FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY

decorated marshmallow pops

Image courtesy of Mama Likes to Cook

One of the easiest St. Patrick's day treats to make! Perfect for a class treat or a last-minute dessert for a party.

Get the recipe for Irish Marshmallow Pops >>

19. IRISH OATMEAL COOKIES

irish oatmeal cookies

Picture courtesy of The Monday Box

This is another traditional Irish desert your whole family will love.

Get the recipe for Irish Oatmeal Cookies >>

20. SHAMROCK PRETZEL POPS

shamrock pretzel pop

Image courtesy of Mommy's Bundle

This fun green treat will be the talk of the party on St. Patrick's day. Love how easy these are to make!

Get the recipe for Shamrock Pretzel Pops >>

21. ST. PATRICK'S DAY CHOCOLATE BARK

St. Patrick's day chocolate bark with green and rainbow candy

Image courtesy of The Inspiration Edit

Making chocolate bark for holidays is a MUST! Grab some of your favorite green candy and try it out!

Get the recipe for St. Patrick's Day Chocolate Bark >>

22. MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP CREAM PIE

mint chocolate chip cream pie

Image courtesy of Any Reason Vegans

You've probably noticed by now, but mint and chocolate are popular flavor combinations for St. Patrick's day desserts. This one is a healthy treat too!

Get the recipe for Mint chocolate chip cream pie >>

23. LEPRECHAUN NUTTER BUTTER COOKIES

nutter butter cookies decorated to look like leprechauns

Image courtesy of Clementine County

Okay, seriously how cute are these leprechaun cookies?! Can you believe they are decorated nutter butter cookies? My kids would LOVE these!

Get the recipe for Leprechaun Nutter Butter Cookies >>

BOOZY DESSERTS FOR ADULTS ON ST.PATRICK'S DAY

24. IRISH CHOCOLATE STOUT CAKE

irish chocolate stout cake

Image courtesy of Stef's Eats and Sweets

For a more traditional Irish delicacy, this chocolate stout cake is sure to please. Made with Guinness and topped with a Bailey's Irish cream liquor glaze.

Get the recipe for Irish Chocolate Stout cake  >>

25. IRISH CAKE BALLS

Irish cake balls

Image courtesy of Barth Bakery

These fun and festive cake balls are another great idea for an adult-only dessert. Made with Guinness beer, Baileys, and Jameson whiskey, they certainly pack a punch!

Get the recipe for Irish cake balls >>

26. MINT JULEP LAYER CAKE

mint julep layer cake

Image courtesy of Away from the Box

This chocolate mint cake is inspired by a mint julep. The bourbon simple syrup combined with the mint buttercream are the perfect combination of flavors.

Get the recipe for Mint Julep Layer cake >>

27. BAILEY'S IRISH CREAM BROWNIES

Baileys irish cream brownies

Image courtesy of Texanerin

This boozy chocolate Irish cream brownie is another great dessert for St. Patrick's day. Top with some festive sprinkles or serve it on a fun plate!

Get the recipe for Bailey's Irish Cream Brownies >>

28. IRISH APPLE CAKE WITH WHISKEY CREAM

irish apple cake

Image courtesy of Bacon is Magic

Looking for another traditional Irish dessert for adults? Look no further, this apple cake with whiskey cream is bursting with flavor.

Get the recipe for Irish Apple Cake with Whiskey Cream >>

29. IRISH CREAM DESSERT SHOOTERS

irish cream dessert shooters

Image courtesy of Food Meanderings

These dessert shooters are another great treat for us adults!  

Get the recipe for Irish cream dessert shooters >>

30. BOOZY IRISH CHEESECAKE

irish cheesecake with whiskey and Baileys

Image courtesy of Boulder Locavore

Made with Bailey's cream and Irish whiskey, this cheesecake will quickly become your new favorite dessert this St. Patrick's day.

Get the recipe for Irish Whiskey and Baileys Cheesecake >>

31. CHOCOLATE GUINNESS CUPCAKES WITH BAILEY'S FROSTING

chocolate guinness cupcakes with bailey's frosting

Image courtesy of Mom Foodie

The adult cupcake you have always wanted! Chocolate cupcakes just got an upgrade for St. Patrick's day.

Get the recipe for Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Bailey's Frosting >>

32. HEALTHY GUINNESS CHOCOLATE CAKE

healthy guinness chocolate cake

Image courtesy of Natalie's Health

Healthy and delicious, this chocolate cake is a guilt-free dessert to try. 

Get the recipe for Healthy Guinness Chocolate Cake >>

33. BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE

Bailey's chocolate mousse cake

Image courtesy of Away from the Box

A chocolate lover's dream, this dessert has Bailey's cream in the cake, in the mousse, and the ganache. YUM!

Get the recipe for Bailey's Chocolate Mousse Cake >>

34. BAILEY'S CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Bailey's chocolate pudding

Image courtesy of What the Fork

Chocolate pudding with a grown up spin. It's so easy to make, and tastes delicious!

Get the recipe for Bailey's Chocolate Pudding >>

Don't these desserts just look amazing! Which one is your favorite? Leave a comment below!

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Comments

  1. Never Ending Journeys

    March 04, 2020 at 7:56 pm

    Such a fun roundup of recipes, thanks for sharing! I'll need to try some of these this St Patrick's Day!

    Reply
    • Joanna Stephens

      March 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      There are quite a few tasty ones I want to try too!

      Reply
  2. Josiah - DIY Thrill

    March 01, 2020 at 3:31 pm

    Great collection of desserts, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Joanna Stephens

      March 12, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      Thank you Josiah!

      Reply
  3. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

    February 24, 2020 at 7:55 pm

    What a great St. Patrick's Day roundup. Thank you so much for sharing my cookie!

    Reply
    • Joanna Stephens

      March 12, 2020 at 1:38 pm

      So glad you liked the collection of desserts for St. Patrick's day. 🙂

      Reply
  4. Angela @ Bake It With Love

    February 20, 2020 at 9:11 am

    Wonderful collection of St. Patrick's Day desserts! Thanks for including my Irish Oatmeal Cake 🙂 Pinning!!

    Reply
    • Joanna Stephens

      March 12, 2020 at 1:39 pm

      YAY! So glad you enjoyed this list Angela! Who would've thought there would be so many delicious choices for St. Patrick's day desserts?

      Reply
  5. Raquel

    February 19, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    These St. Patrick Day Desserts all look wonderful! Pinning and wanted to thank you for including my Shamrock cookies!

    Reply
    • Joanna Stephens

      February 19, 2020 at 9:53 pm

      🙂 Thanks for sharing Raquel!! I just love how creative all the different desserts are. Now to start baking some more before St. Patrick's day.

      Reply
  6. Jubilee

    February 19, 2020 at 9:13 pm

    Wow! Gonna have to put my chef's hat on and bake some shamrock goodies!

    Reply
    • Joanna Stephens

      February 19, 2020 at 9:51 pm

      Thanks Jubilee!! There are quite a few I am going to be trying too. 🙂

      Reply

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