12 Lucky And Easy St. Patrick’s Day Recipes To Make
There’s no better way to get in a festive mood than with holiday treats! I already rounded up some festive St. Patrick’s Day cocktails to try, so today I’m sharing 12 lucky and easy St. Patrick’s Day recipes to make at home! From green bagels to mint chocolate chip cookies to the iconic Shamrock Shake — these St. Patrick’s Day recipes are sure to bring a bit of Irish luck to you!
12 LUCKY AND EASY ST. PATRICK’S DAY RECIPES TO MAKE:
1. Green Tie Dye Bagels
Recipe via Just is a Four Letter Word
As a New Yorker, of course I love to pick up these green tie dye bagels from my favorite Baz Bagel in Soho on St. Patrick’s Day (FYI you can also have them shipped to you via Goldbelly!) but you can also make them at home. For a festive breakfast, try this easy recipe to turn your morning extra green! Add scallion cream cheese for an extra dose of green.
2. Lucky Charms Cake
Recipe via Betty Crocker
I made this adorable Lucky Charms cake a few years ago and it couldn’t be more simple! Just make your favorite boxed cake mix (I used Funfetti) and then frost and decorate with all of the marshmallows from a box of Lucky Charms! I also love using Lucky Charms marshmallows in a classic Rice Krispy Treats recipe too for another festive twist!
3. Traditional Irish Scones
Recipe via my Mimi
Scones are a favorite breakfast pastry of mine and we always made them around St. Patrick’s Day growing up as a festive baked good. I shared this scone recipe from a few years ago from my Mimi and it’s still the best (and easiest!) to make.
4. Shamrock Shake
Recipe via Dinner at the Zoo
One of my favorite St. Patricks Day drinks (or is it technically a dessert?) is the iconic shamrock shake. Skip the McDonald’s version and make your own at home! All you need is vanilla ice cream, milk, mint extract, and green food coloring (plus whipped cream and green sprinkles to garnish!) This St. Patrick’s Day dessert couldn’t be easier and feels SO fun and festive.
5. Traditional Irish Soda Bread
Recipe via Sally’s Baking Addiction
No St. Paddy’s Day is complete without traditional Irish soda bread, an easy recipe that doesn’t require any yeast. This dense but soft bread with a nice firm crust is great to pair with a hearty stew or serve with butter and jam.
6. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Recipe via Delish
These chocolate chip cookies with a festive twist are another east St. Patrick’s Day dessert. A few drops of green food coloring, peppermint extract, and chopped Andes mints are the key to these mint chocolate chip cookies. These would be easy and fun to bring into the office!
7. Mint Chocolate Chip Pie
Recipe via Dinners, Dishes, & Desserts
This no bake dessert is cool, creamy and green — the perfect St. Paddy’s Day treat. With an Oreo cookie crust and crushed Andes mints on top, this decadent dessert is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
8. Baileys Mint Martini
Recipe via Lemon Tree Dwelling
If green beer isn’t your vibe, these St. Patrick’s Day martinis might be more your speed. Baileys Irish Cream and creme de menthe combine to make this festive green St. Patrick’s Day drink that not only tastes amazing, but is the perfect shade of green! Bailey’s adds a distinct flavor to this drink, but you can also experiment with their flavored options like chocolate, vanilla, or mint.
9. Pot Of Gold Truffles
Recipe via Modern Mom Life
These pot of gold truffles are adorable, delicious, and surprisingly easy to make! You’ll need Oreos, cream cheese, and melted chocolate to make the truffles. Fun details like gold confetti sprinkle and rainbow candy belts bring them to life and make them St. Patrick’s Day ready!
10. St. Patrick’s Day Snack Board
Recipe via Everyday Laura
How pretty is this array of green vegetables? Grab whatever green foods you can find and arrange them on a platter. Bonus points if you recreate the rainbow as well! This is such an easy way to infuse a bit of St. Patrick’s Day festivity, especially if you’re having friends over.
11. Irish Potato Candy
Recipe via All Recipes
What if I told you that pictures above is actually candy? This Irish potato candy recipe makes cute little candies that look like potatoes, but they’re actually made with cream cheese, butter, sugar, vanilla extract, coconut, and cinnamon.
12. Millionaire’s Shortbread
Recipe via The Pioneer Woman
While this recipe originated in Scotland, it’s also considered an Irish dessert so it’s fitting to make for St. Patrick’s Day! This treat is made up of three distinct layers: shortbread (made with Irish butter, of course), caramel, and fudge. These are so yummy and decadent!
