Holidays & Entertaining St. Patrick's Day St. Patrick's Day Recipes 33 St. Patrick's Day Desserts That Are as Good as Gold By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on August 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Carson Downing Satisfy your sweet tooth with festive St. Patrick's Day desserts, including cute shamrock cookies, Irish creme cheesecake, and colorful rainbow cupcakes. Whether green, minty, or infused with lime, each of these St. Patrick's Day food ideas guarantees a lucky day. 01 of 33 Leprechaun Bark View Recipe Matthew Clark Swirled chocolate bark gets a St. Patrick's Day twist when topped with adorable mini leprechaun hats. Finish your homemade candy with colorful sprinkles and candies. Look for a bag of all-green M&Ms to top off this treat. 02 of 33 Pot o' Gold Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes View Recipe Carson Downing A cold pint of Guinness is a must-have on St. Patrick's Day, but this classic Irish flavor isn't just limited to the drink menu. Whip up a batch of these chocolate Guinness cupcakes—with a festive surprise inside. Gold and green sprinkles take these cupcakes from delicious to deliciously over-the-top for the holiday. 03 of 33 Shamrock Cookies View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. 04 of 33 Hidden Clover Cupcakes View Recipe Matthew Clark There's a surprise inside these green desserts for St. Patrick's Day! Slice into each chocolaty cupcake and reveal a lucky charm. 05 of 33 Pistachio Bars View Recipe Jason Donnelly These gorgeous bars might be our new favorite St. Patrick's Day dessert. The recipe starts with a cocoa-infused graham cracker and pistachio crust. Finished with a buttery ganache on top, this decadent treat feature a creamy layer of pistachio flavor in its middle. 06 of 33 Lightened Key Lime Pie View Recipe Andy Lyons Try to resist a slice of this St. Patrick's Day pie. The combo of salty pretzel crust and tangy lime filling is sure to put a jig in your step. 07 of 33 End-of-the-Rainbow Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Who knew a basic cupcake recipe could transform into a colorful Irish dessert? Dazzle your guests with a colorful St. Patrick's Day snack—made with ingredients you probably already have on your shelf. Use a frosting bag kit to create the colorful rainbow design on top. 08 of 33 Rainbow Fudge View Recipe Hannah Bigot This rainbow dessert for St. Patrick's Day is filled with colorful layers of sweet orange fudge. The technique is simple—you'll just need to allow time for each layer to set. Test Kitchen Tip: Store this make-ahead St. Patrick's Day dessert in the refrigerator for up to two weeks before serving. 09 of 33 Mint Greek Frozen Yogurt View Recipe Jason Donnelly This healthy St. Patrick's Day dessert will bring some chill to your holiday. Creamy frozen yogurt laced with mint is so easy to make. Whisk together all ingredients then freeze. Since it needs time to set in the freezer, be sure to make this a few hours before you plan to eat it. 10 of 33 Coffee and Cookie Brownies View Recipe Blaine Moats 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 a store-bought brownie mix. In other words, they're a snap to make. 11 of 33 Ginger-and-Mint Lime Floats View Recipe Jason Donnelly Zippy floats infused with homemade ginger syrup are a tasty and easy St. Patrick's Day dessert. Lime sorbet and fresh mint lend a holiday-approved green hue to these sweet treats. Get Our Best Green Drinks for St. Patrick's Day 12 of 33 Key Lime Pie Tassies View Recipe Andy Lyons Cool citrus filling and a buttery base combine for a bite-size treat worth sharing. A bright, zesty filling adds irresistible flavor to these tiny 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. 13 of 33 Lime Lights View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 14 of 33 Mint Matcha Milk Shake View Recipe Carson Downing A shamrock cookie cutter and matcha powder are all it takes to top these minty shakes with a sweet St. Patrick's Day garnish. Add chopped fresh mint to the base of the shake for a burst of fresh flavor. Try Using Matcha Powder to Make Green Beer 15 of 33 Creme de Menthe Brownies View Recipe Jason Donnelly How would a leprechaun serve a brownie? With a minty twist, of course! Add these fudge treats to your dessert spread and watch them disappear. 16 of 33 Spearmint Whoopie Pies with White Chocolate Mascarpone View Recipe Andy Lyons This cookie might top all other St. Patrick's Day desserts. Rich white chocolate mascarpone fills the fluffy whoopie pies. Crushed green spearmint candies add crunch and an extra touch of holiday color. 17 of 33 Black-and-White Irish Cream Cupcakes View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul 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. 18 of 33 Creme de Menthe Brownie Bites View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 19 of 33 Chocolate Irish Cream Cheesecake View Recipe Andy Lyons Irish liqueur gives the creamy chocolate cheesecake a Dublin-approved spin. Make it the night before—this St. Patrick's Day dessert needs time to chill before serving. 20 of 33 Shamrock Shake Cupcakes View Recipe Blaine Moats Swirls of white chocolate frosting top these moist, mint-flavored St. Patrick's Day cupcakes. Wrap them with green cupcake liners to make one of our favorite green desserts. 21 of 33 Creme de Menthe Cookies-and-Cream Tassies View Recipe Blaine Moats If you need a festive dessert 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. 22 of 33 Mint-Chocolate Cookies View Recipe Andy Lyons 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 appeal. 23 of 33 Grasshopper Cupcakes View Recipe Jason Donnelly If you haven't guessed, we love chocolate and mint together. Here, minty frosting and a chocolate Hershey's Kiss sit atop a chocolate cupcake in our scrumptious St. Patrick's Day dessert. 24 of 33 Lemon-Pistachio Checkerboards View Recipe Andy Lyons This stylish St. Patrick's Day recipe is easier than you think: Simply alternate rolls of lemon and pistachio cookie dough for the checkerboard look. 25 of 33 Wicked Good Whoopie Pies View Recipe Brie Passano These homemade whoopie pies are even better than finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow—really! Give the chocolate treats a bit of leprechaun flair by rolling the edges of the filling in rainbow sprinkles before serving. 26 of 33 Pecan-Crusted Mojito Bars View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. 27 of 33 Cornmeal-and-Lime Butter Cookies View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul 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. 28 of 33 Key Lime Cheesecake Bars View Recipe Andy Lyons There's no better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with a dessert that's naturally green, like these cheesecake bars. The best part? They have only 150 calories per serving. 29 of 33 Irish Creme Delights View Recipe Scott Little 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 homemade buttercream frosting. 30 of 33 Lime and Ginger Chewies View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 31 of 33 Bread & Butter Pudding with Salted Caramel Whiskey Butter Sauce View Recipe Andy Lyons This Irish bread pudding is one of our favorite traditional St. Patrick's Day desserts. If you have any of the Irish whiskey sauce left, pour it over ice cream! 32 of 33 Stout Gingerbread with Lemony Hard Sauce View Recipe Blaine Moats It doesn't get more festive than this St. Patrick's Day cake! A citrusy sauce takes this Guinness cake over the top. Test Kitchen Tip: Make the sauce for this Irish dessert up at least 24 hours before serving! 33 of 33 Copycat Chocolate-Mint Thin Cookies View Recipe Matthew Clark Inspired by your favorite treat, these addicting chocolate St. Patrick's Day cookies will have you reaching for a second sweet. The crispy baked cookie is finished with a thick chocolate coating. Decorate them with shamrock-shaped green sprinkles for the holiday. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit