Bright green clovers, rainbows, and pots of gold are right around the corner, which can only mean one thing—Saint Patrick’s Day is almost here! Whether you’re Irish or just enjoy a festive excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, there’s no better way to celebrate than with a batch (or two) of themed goodies. While I might skip the traditional corned beef and cabbage, I can never resist the charm of colorful, whimsical desserts that make this holiday so much fun. That’s why I’ve rounded up a collection of the most delightful Saint Patrick’s Day treats to bring a little magic to your kitchen.
Saint Patrick’s Day Treat Recipes
This roundup features something for every kind of leprechaun—from minty chocolate creations and cereal-inspired cookies to gooey fudges and vibrant rainbow cupcakes. Whether you’re planning a classroom party or a cozy family celebration or simply want to surprise your loved ones with a festive snack, these Saint Patrick’s Day treats will add a pop of color (and flavor) to your day. Plus, many of these recipes are allergy-friendly and easy enough to make with kids, making them as practical as they are adorable.
1. Hidden Treasure Cupcakes for St. Patrick’s Day by Moms and Munchkins
A party just isn’t a party without cake or cupcakes, so create some fun with these St. Patrick’s Day Hidden Treasure Cupcakes!
2. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats by Moms and Munchkins
These Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats seem like a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Are you building a leprechaun trap this year? These dessert squares would work great as trap bait!
3. Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Cupcakes (Vegan, Allergy-Free) by Strength & Sunshine
These Gluten-Free Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are vegan, allergy-free, and a perfect way to take your chocolate cupcake craving up a notch! Homemade chocolate cupcakes topped with a natural green, minty, & dairy-free buttercream frosting with a dash of chocolate sprinkles!
4. Mini Mint Chocolate Brownies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free) by Strength & Sunshine
Mini Mint Chocolate Brownies for when you need a little bite of something sweet, refreshing, and festively green This little dessert recipe is gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free! Even leprechauns enjoy some Saint Patrick’s Day treats that are healthy and delicious!
5. St. Patrick’s Day Green Fudge by Crayons and Cravings
Sweet and creamy homemade fudge with green food coloring is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day treat. Made with marshmallow fluff, sugar, butter, and white chocolate, this St. Patrick’s Day green fudge recipe is sure to be a hit.
6. St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Cookies by The Flying Couponer
These St. Patrick’s Day Chocolate Cookies are perfectly chewy and are made with high-quality cocoa powder and green chocolate-covered candies. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day!
7. Easy St Patrick’s Day Crinkle Cookies by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
This Easy St Patrick’s Day Crinkle Cookie Recipe is a great baking recipe to do with kids!
8. Stained Glass Shamrock Cookies by Down Redbud Drive
These Stained Glass Shamrock Cookies LOOK hard, but they’re so simple!
9. Fruity Pebbles Treats: (With a 3-Ingredient Option) by Well, If She Can Do It
These easy pot of gold bars use just 3 ingredients!
10. St Patrick’s Day White Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee by A Taste of Madness
This St Patrick’s Day White Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee recipe is so easy to make and so addictive to eat. The perfect snack or quick dessert for your March celebrations.
11. Lucky Charms Bark with Candy Melts by DIY Candy
Learn how to make a delicious candy bark for St. Patrick’s Day using Lucky Charms (just the marshmallows) and candy melts. This dessert is easy and delicious!
12. Pot O’Gold Oreo Cookies by Ottowa Mommy Club
These Pot O’ Gold Oreo Cookies are not only fun and easy to make, but they are also so cute.
13. 5 Ingredient Mint Oreo Fudge (No Bake) by Recipes from a Pantry
Mint Oreo Fudge is a mint lover’s dream. Its sweet and subtle minty flavor, with a lovely green hue, makes it perfect for serving up on St.Patrick’s Day.
14. Lucky Charm Cookies by Lemons and Zest
Your favorite part of Lucky Charms, the marshmallows, is packed into these perfect cookies for all the rainbow fun. These Lucky Charm Cookies are fun and easy to whip up and full of marshmallows and white chocolate chips. No doubt they are “magically delicious”!
15. Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge Recipe by Healthy Life Trainer
This chocolate marshmallow fudge is so rich and delicious. It is the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day.
16. Mint Chocolate Oreo Fudge Brownies by Barth Bakery
With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, what’s more perfect than mint + chocolate?! Mint and chocolate are seriously a match made in flavor heaven. These ultimate brownies feature an incredibly dense, fudgy, and chewy brownie base stuffed with mint Oreos, topped with a layer of cool, creamy mint Oreo fudge, and finished with a layer of rich mint chocolate ganache.
17. Homemade Mint Chocolate Oreos by Barth Bakery
A homemade version of a favorite store-bought treat! A perfectly thin, chewy, crispy dark chocolate cookie hugging a luscious, sweet, and simple mint cream cheese filling, these cookies are portable and easy to grab and eat.
18. Shamrock Shaped Brownies by Amanda’s Cookin
Shamrock-Shaped Brownies are the perfect dessert for your St. Patrick’s Day celebration! Enjoy these delightful & decadent chocolate brownies that can be served decorated or just as they are.
19. Easy Rainbow Cupcakes by Mama Cheaps
You won’t believe how easy these rainbow cupcakes are to make!
20. Fun Saint Patrick’s Day Cookies: Lucky Charms Cookies by Buttercream Parties
These St. Patrick’s Day buttercream sugar cookies are inspired by the Lucky Charms cereal, perfect for little ones!
21. Green Crinkle Cookies by Sustain My Cooking Habit
This easy green crinkle cookie recipe is sure to entice any leprechaun in your home.
22. Easy Rainbow Chocolate Truffles Recipe by Tasty Galaxy
These simple Rainbow Truffles are the perfect St Patrick’s Day dessert! Made with just 3 ingredients, you will love how simple they are to make.
23. Simple Green Monster Blender Muffins by Simply Gray T-shirt
Yummy (and super simple) green monster muffins make St. Patrick’s Day fun and healthy for the kiddos!
24. Vegan Matcha Cookies by My Vegan Minimalist
Bakery-worthy vegan matcha cookies. These are gooey and moist, whilst crunchy on the outside. Super easy and fail-proof.
25. Lucky Cupcakes With Irish Cream Frosting by We Dish It Up!
Lucky Cupcakes with Irish Cream Frosting are a fun little dessert for our St. Patrick’s Day treats. They are yellow cupcakes frosted with Irish cream Frosting and have fun gold and green sprinkles.
Wrap-up
No matter how you choose to celebrate, these Saint Patrick’s Day treats are sure to bring a little extra luck—and a lot of sweetness—to your festivities. From hidden treasure cupcakes to rainbow truffles, there’s a treat here to make everyone feel like they’ve struck gold. So grab your apron, pick your favorites, and get ready to add a little magic to your March with these festive and fun desserts!
