21 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treats For the Lazy Parent Who Still Wants to Spread Leprechaun Magic
Pot of gold, who? Sure, we'd all love to stumble upon piles of gold coins at the end of a rainbow, but as far as our kids are concerned, we think they'll feel like the luckiest kiddos on the block with a simpler prize: these easy and quick St. Patrick's Day treats you can make so seamlessly, it'll feel like magic.
Read through for some of the most festive-looking St. Patrick's Day treats we've ever seen (and will totally be whipping up!).
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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
All you need is a shamrock cookie cutter and this simple recipe to make your own cut-out sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies
These delicious mint chocolate chip whoopie pies can be made with store-bought frosting, food coloring, and peppermint extract to make the recipe even easier!
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Mint Oreo Fudge
This delicious-looking mint oreo fudge requires just a few ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time.
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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treat Cones
Rice Krispies Treats, but make it lucky! These adorable Lucky Charms marshmallow treat cones only require six ingredients!
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Mint Cookies-and-Cream Popcorn
Popcorn recipes have gotten fancier and fancier, and this mint cookies-and-cream popcorn looks like sweet and salty at its absolute finest!
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Shamrock Cinnamon Rolls
Give them a greener breakfast with The Celebration Shoppe's supereasy clover rolls.
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Lucky Charms Treats
We bet these Lucky Charms treats will be a mega hit in your home.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
Perfect served with Oreos, graham crackers, or let's be real, a spoon, this mint chocolate chip cheesecake dip is a treat worthy of your St. Patrick's Day dessert table.
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Betty Crocker puts a mint twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.
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Lucky Rainbow Bark
If your kid loves peppermint bark around the holidays, they're going to go even crazier for this rainbow bark, complete with Lucky Charms marshmallows!
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Rainbow Fruit Tart
All you need is some premade pie crust, colorful fruit pieces, and some cream cheese frosting to make this beautiful rainbow tart that is sure to be gobbled up in seconds.
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Lucky Charms and Green Milk
Lucky Charms and green milk (what else?!) make for an easy early morning treat to get your child's day started off in a sweet way. Visit Thoughtfully Simple for free "Over the Rainbow" printables to add to the cuteness.
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Leprechaun Hat S'mores
These s'mores hats are a creative way to eat a classic summer dessert.
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Vanilla Mint Milkshakes
These vanilla mint milkshakes are a festive twist on the slurpable classic!
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Green Velvet Cupcakes
Swap out traditional red velvet for green to create a St. Patty's Day confection that's sure to stand out from the rest.
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Pot of Gold Chex Mix
In 15 minutes (yes, you read that correctly), you can whip up these adorable and edible pots of gold.
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Mint Oreo Cream Cheese Ball
Make your family this mint Oreo cream cheese ball — which is perfect for dipping your favorite cookies or fruits — in just seven minutes!
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Mint Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes
These mint chip ice cream cupcakes combine the best kinds of desserts in one package.
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Chocolate-Mint Thumbprints
These chocolate-mint thumbprint cookies look a lot more complicated than they really are!