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St. Patrick’s Day desserts? Sign. Me. Up.
After all that corned beef and cabbage, there’s one thing everyone wants—and it’s not more green beer (well, maybe it’s that, too). I compiled a list of my favorite St. Patrick’s Day desserts to help you find the perfect one for the occasion.
Whether you’re hosting your own St. Patrick’s Day party, going to a friend’s Guinness-filled gathering, or enjoying a potluck at work, I’ve got you covered. This list has a little bit of everything, from booze-forward and centerpiece-worthy, to easily snackable and totally kid-friendly.
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There’s something for everyone on this fun list, so grab your green food coloring, and let’s get to it!
15+ St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipes
Cake & Cupcake Recipes
Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream
Even if you’re not a beer fan generally, this Guinness Chocolate Cake with Irish Buttercream is incredible! Guinness brings a deep, roasted, slightly coffee-like taste that pairs perfectly with that rich chocolate flavor, and when paired with the Irish Cream buttercream, it’s a match made in Irish Heaven.
Mint Chocolate Cupcakes
It doesn’t have to be green to be a great St. Patrick’s Day dessert – but it sure doesn’t hurt! Chocolate and mint are a favorite flavor combo of mine. These Mint Chocolate Cupcakes are ultra moist, with a perfectly minty buttercream frosting – and they’re so easy to make. These are the ultimate kid or work-friendly St. Patrick’s Day dessert.
Funfetti Sheet Cake
Ready in just 40 minutes, this Funfetti Sheet Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is the perfect simple, crowd-pleasing cake. Stick with the classic rainbow sprinkles (rainbow still counts for St. Patrick’s Day, right!?) or switch to green jimmies inside the cake and shamrock sprinkles on top for a super festive and downright adorable cake!
Red Velvet Cake (but make it green!)
Who says Red Velvet Cake MUST be red!? Try my crazy moist, tender, delicious red velvet cake, and switch the red food coloring for green gel coloring! This Green Velvet Cake may not be a super vibrant green (thanks to the cocoa powder in the recipe), but it will still be super cute and delicious! Or try the same trick with my Red Velvet Cupcakes for a quicker party dessert. Get the Red Velvet Cake recipe here or get the Red Velvet Cupcake recipe here.
Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake
My Easy Chocolate Sheet Cake with simple fudge frosting takes just minutes to prepare and doesn’t even require an electric mixer – so you’ll be ready for your party in no time! Top with these ridiculously cute St. Paddy’s sprinkles for the cutest St. Patrick’s Day dessert ever.
St. Patrick’s Day Cookie Recipes
Chocolate Mint Pinwheel Cookies
My Chocolate Mint Pinwheel Cookies are perfectly bright, fun, and festive for a special St. Patrick’s Day dessert – and they’re surprisingly easy to make! Perfect for kids, a work potluck, or any party!
Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies
These soft, chewy, super easy sugar cookies are filled with M&Ms and taste like bakery-style cookie perfection. They’re a favorite cookie recipe among adults and kids alike. You can embrace the “rainbow” of St. Patrick’s Day and use a regular assortment of M&Ms, or use these festive M&Ms for a fun, easy St. Patrick’s Day dessert. Soft and Chewy M&M Cookies recipe here.
Mint Chocolate Whoopie Pies feature decadent, moist, fluffy cocoa cakes sandwiched together with a fresh, creamy mint filling. This delicious recipe is quick, easy to make, and sure to be a hit for St. Patrick’s Day.
Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies
These Soft & Chewy Sugar Cookies are my go-to recipe for good reason: they’re perfectly tender and soft with just the right amount of chewiness. Plus, they’re super quick and easy to make! Give these cookies a delicious St. Patrick’s Day twist by incorporating 1/4 to 1/2 cup festive sprinkles into the dough!
Homemade Oreo Cookies
My crunchy Homemade Oreo Cookies are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite flavored filling (double-stuf’d if you prefer!). Make your own peppermint filling (recipe just above the recipe) or simply use a little green food coloring to tint your classic vanilla filling!
St. Paddy’s Brownies & Blondies
Chewy Brownies
My crowd-pleasing Chewy Brownies recipe is always a hit – but top with my Best Buttercream Frosting (adding 1/2 a teaspoon of peppermint extract + a few drops of green food coloring), and you have yourself a BIG St. Paddy’s party hit! If mint isn’t your style, you could skip some or all of the chocolate chips in the recipe and use green M&Ms instead.
Cosmic Brownies
Ultra-rich and fudgy, this copycat recipe for Cosmic Brownies is just like the kind you buy at the store but SO much better, with no preservatives! Stick with the classic rainbow chips on top, or switch it up and use cute St. Patrick’s sprinkles instead.
Blondies Recipe
If chocolate isn’t your jam, try the butterscotch cousin to the classic brownie. Rich and super fudgy, these Blondies are full of brown sugar deliciousness, and you can use any mix-ins you like. Try green M&Ms or opt for rainbow M&Ms – either way, your party guests will go crazy for these!
St. Patrick’s Day Dessert Recipes
Chocolate Stout Cheesecake Bars
Chocolate Stout Cheesecake Bars are perfect for St. Paddy’s gatherings, with a velvety smooth chocolate stout cheesecake filling on top of a salty-sweet pretzel crust, all topped with stout-spiked whipped cream.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Whiskey Truffles
Warning: you may lose self control around these dangerously delicious homemade chocolate truffles! Top with a few shamrock sprinkles or drizzle with melted green candy melts for extra festive fun. 100% Leprechaun-approved. Chocolate Peanut Butter Whiskey Truffles recipe here.
Bailey’s Cheesecake Bars
All the best ingredients, all in one place. Chocolate graham cracker crust, Bailey’s Irish Cream cheesecake filling with a hint of espresso, and a fudgy layer of rich chocolate ganache on top. I mean, how can you go wrong with those delicious flavors plus cheesecake!? Bailey’s Cheesecake Bars are the perfect St. Patrick’s Day party treat!
Frozen Mint Chocolate Chip Pie
I’d be perfectly happy to find a slice of this pie at the end of the rainbow – it’s wayyy more delicious than a pot of gold! Frozen Mint Chocolate Chip Pie has a fantastic crust made of mint Oreos, filled with an easy homemade mint chocolate chip ice cream, and topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache. Great for serving a crowd!
Tiramisu Recipe
Okay, I know Tiramisu is an Italian classic, but hear me out: switch out the Kahlua in the recipe for Bailey’s Irish Cream (or Irish whiskey) for a fun, utterly delicious Irish twist on this decadent dessert. You could even add a dusting of green edible luster dust to the top for maximum St. Paddy’s vibes.
Which of these deliciously fun recipes will you be making this St. Patrick’s Day!? Let me know in the comments below!
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