Delicious St. Patrick's Day Desserts

With rainbows, shamrocks, and plenty of minty recipes to choose from, the luck is yours when you top off your holiday with one of these adorable St. Patrick's Day desserts.

This stunning surprise-inside cake only looks complicated. Fill your pot of gold with colorful candies and (sham)rock St. Paddy's Day! 

Our adorable slice-and-bake St. Patrick's Day desserts are a snap to make. Be sure to chill the dough for at least 2 hours first. For playful shamrock-syle edging, roll the dough logs in green colored sugar.

There's a surprise inside these sweet treats! Slice into each chocolaty cupcake and reveal a lucky charm. 

These gorgeous bars might be our new favorite St. Patrick's Day dessert. They start with a cocoa-infused graham cracker and pistachio crust, finish with buttery ganache on top, and feature a creamy layer of pistachio flavor in the middle.

Try to resist a slice of this St. Patrick's Day dessert. The combo of salty pretzel crust and tangy lime filling is sure to put a jig in your step.

Who knew a basic cupcake recipe could look this brilliant? Dazzle your guests with a colorful St. Patrick's Day snack -- made with ingredients you probably already have on your shelf.

Whipped green frosting makes them St. Patrick's Day; a splash of rum and fresh mint makes them mojito. This twist on a classic chocolate cupcake recipe will be the first to disappear from the St. Patrick's Day dessert table.

This clever St. Patrick's Day food idea will bring some chill to your holiday. Creamy frozen yogurt laced with mint is so easy to make. Whisk together all ingredients then freeze.

Embrace the holiday spirit, and pair these rich St. Patrick's Day desserts with a shot of Irish whiskey. The coffee-infused brownies require six ingredients, including store-bought cookie dough and brownie mix. In other words, they're a snap to make.

Zippy floats infused with homemade ginger syrup are a tasty and tangy St. Patrick's Day idea. Lime sorbet and fresh mint lend a holiday-approved green hue to these sweet treats.

Cool citrus filling and a buttery base combine for a bite-size treat worth sharing this St. Patrick's Day. A bright, zesty filling adds irresistible flavor to these bite-size tassies; a few drops of green food coloring give the filling its St. Patrick's Day hue. Top each of the Key lime treats with a dollop of whipped cream.

Gourmet Irish cookies in less than an hour? Now that's a brilliant St. Patrick's Day food idea. These crispy cookies feature chopped macadamia nuts in the batter and a smooth lime and cream cheese frosting.

Arrange jelly beans on your favorite cake recipe for a St. Patrick's Day dessert that's easy and impressive. This shamrock cake is perfect for an Irish-inspired St. Patrick's Day party. 

How would a leprechaun serve a brownie? With a minty twist, of course! Add these fudgy treats to your bank of great St. Patrick's Day food ideas.

This cookie might top all other St. Patrick's Day desserts. Rich white chocolate mascarpone fills the fluffy whoopie pies. Crushed spearmint candies add crunch and an extra touch of holiday color.

Irish cream ganache and crunchy chopped coffee beans top this rich St. Patrick's Day dessert. And have no fear: That frosting design is made with a simple toothpick.

If you need the perfect St. Patrick's Day desserts, look no further than these booze-infused brownies. Whip some creme de menthe -- a mint-flavor liqueur -- into your batter and frosting for darling brownie bites that crumble with cool minty flavor.

Half mint, half chocolate, one perfect St. Patrick's Day food idea. We enhanced these Girl Scout cookie-inspired goodies with a drizzle of melted chocolate for an extra-special touch.

Irish liqueur gives creamy chocolate cheesecake a Dublin-approved spin. Make it the night before -- this St. Patrick's Day dessert needs time to chill before serving.

Swirls of white chocolate frosting top these moist, mint -flavored St. Patrick's Day desserts. Wrap them with a green cupcake liner to make one of our favorite green desserts. 

Nothing says festive like our adorable spearmint dips. A little food coloring and simple mint extract will help you bake a batch of these double-sided cookies. Dunk 'em in white chocolate then sprinkle with green jimmies.

If you need St. Patrick's Day desserts in a pinch, reach for these no-bake tassies. Store-bought phyllo shells and a 20-minute prep time make them a fabulous stress-free treat. The cute, store-bought-cookie topper just makes them more cute and delicious.

Dig out that box of plain sugar cookie mix hiding in your pantry and give it an Irish makeover. Mint-flavor chocolates and emerald-green candy toppers add charming St. Patrick's Day appeal.

If you haven't guessed, we love chocolate and mint together. Here, minty frosting and a chocolate kiss sit atop a chocolate cupcake in our scrumptious St. Patrick's Day dessert.

This stylish St. Patrick's Day food idea is easier than you think: Simply alternate rolls of lemon and pistachio cookie dough for the checkerboard look.

You'll surely be the only one toting this clever St. Patrick's Day food idea to the party. Turn natural green tea into chilly scoops of ice cream, then garnish each bowlful with cream-filled wafer cookies.

A frosty splash of creme de menthe livens up these dreamy white chocolate treats. Take the shortbread cookies over the edge by stirring a spoonful of mint extract into the glaze.

Freshen up your St. Patrick's Day desserts by adding lime-zested mojito bars to the mix. A sprinkling of powdered sugar adds subtle sweetness to the tart treats, while green garnishes give them true Irish flair.

A hint of green and a dash of good luck top off these melt-in-your-mouth citrus butter cookies. At only 64 calories a pop, they're a St. Patrick's Day dessert worth celebrating.

There's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a dessert that's naturally green, like these Key Lime Cheesecake Bars. The best part? They have only 150 calories per serving -- great for an office party.

Like snickerdoodles, these St. Patrick's Day desserts are rolled in cinnamon-sugar just before baking. The difference is a peppy splash of coffee liqueur added to the batter. Top off your cookies with our luscious Irish Creme Frosting.

Fresh ginger and lime make these cookies an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day food idea. And you can thank fresh lime zest for that holiday-perfect hint of green.