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    Shamrock Recipes For St. Patrick's Day

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    Shamrock recipes for St. Patrick's Day: A collection of fun and festive recipes that are sure to delight your family and friends! Whether it's a creamy green milkshake or shamrock-shaped finger sandwiches, you'll love preparing these tasty holiday treats almost as much as eating them! For a St. Patrick's Day you won't soon forget, these shamrock-themed recipes are the way to go!

    St. Patrick's Day Themed Recipes

    St. Patrick's day may not be as widely celebrated as Christmas or Thanksgiving, but it still deserves some tasty treats of its own! Sure you can whip up some of your favorite Irish recipes, but there are also a wide variety of brightly colored and shamrock-shaped recipes you can try!

    Sometimes I need a kid-friendly recipe to send off to school, while other times I'm just looking for something fun for the whole family to enjoy at home. If you're not sure what kind of goodies you want to serve this St. Patrick's day, you're sure to find something perfect on this list!

    Best shamrock recipes for St. Patrick's day including sweet treats like these no-bake desserts.
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    • St. Patrick's Day Themed Recipes
    • 1. Lucky Charms Bark
    • 2. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
    • 3. St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow
    • 4. Shamrock Fudge
    • 5. Lucky Charms Cookies
    • 6. Green Pancakes with Lucky Charms
    • 7. Shamrock Shake Copycat
    • 8. Shamrock Sandwiches
    • 9. No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Pie
    • 10. Shamrock Pizza Pot Pies
    • 11. Lucky Lime Salad
    • 12. Shamrock Pretzels
    • 13. Shamrock No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles
    • 14. Three's A Charm Shamrock Soup
    • 15. Mini Whoopie Pies
    • 16. Oreo Shamrock Cupcakes
    • 17. Shamrock Cookies
    • 18. Shamrock Pie
    • 19. Eggs In A Shamrock
    • 🍀 More St. Patrick's Day Recipes
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    • 19 Best Shamrock Recipes for St. Patrick's Day: Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats (+More Great Recipes!)
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    1. Lucky Charms Bark

    This lovely pastel green Lucky Charms bark is fun for the whole family and you don't have to bake a thing! Just melt some white chocolate (on the stovetop or in the microwave), add some green coloring, place your Lucky Charms marshmallows on top, and then chill!

    Lucky Charms Bark
    This super easy-to-make Lucky Charms Bark is a bright and cheery way to have some magical fun! The tasty combination of white chocolate and Lucky Charms marshmallows is a sugary-sweet rainbow candy that's perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day!!
    Check out this recipe
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    2. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

    These super simple Lucky Charms marshmallow treats are always a favorite (especially for kids)! They only take about 30 minutes to make, plus a few minutes to cool down, so they are a great last-minute addition to any St. Patrick's day party!

    Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats
    These super easy Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats are just what you need for all of your cereal and marshmallow fans in the family! Plus they're absolutely marshmallow 'Magically Delicious' fun for St. Patrick's Day too!!
    Check out this recipe
    Large square image of cut Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats.

    3. St Patrick's Day Puppy Chow

    For an extra special St. Patrick's day snack, try this fun and festive puppy chow! Not only is it delicious, but it's so easy to make that even the littles can help whip up a batch! All it takes is 5 simple ingredients: powdered sugar, Chex cereal, green candy melts, green sprinkles, and white chocolate chips

    St Patricks Day Puppy Chow - st patricks day muddies buddies
    St Patricks Day Puppy Chow is the best recipe to enjoy with little work. Lots of delicious peanut butter, powdered sugar and more combine for a great treat.
    Check out this recipe
    St Patricks Day Puppy Chow - st patricks day muddies buddies

    4. Shamrock Fudge

    If you're a regular here, then you know I have a thing for fudge in all its forms and flavors! This vibrant green 'shamrock' fudge is as fun to make as it is to eat.

    These are made with marshmallow fluff, whipped cream, butter, white chocolate chips, and of course, sugar. The best part is adding the adorable holiday sprinkles on top!

    Shamrock Fudge | Imperial Sugar
    Smooth and creamy fudge is given a fun twist for St. Patrick’s Day by turning it green and topping with lucky sprinkles.
    Check out this recipe
    Shamrock Fudge | Imperial Sugar

    5. Lucky Charms Cookies

    These Lucky Charms cookies are so delicious you'll want to make them year after year! Soft and chewy sugar cookies speckled with Lucky Charms marshmallows make up the base. To top it all off, a luscious cereal milk-flavored frosting (and more Lucky Charms, of course)!

    Lucky Charms Cookies - Cooking With Karli
    Lucky Charms Cookies are a marshmallow studded Sugar Cookie with a Cereal Milk Frosting topped with a handful of Lucky Charms Cereal.
    Check out this recipe
    Lucky Charms Cookies - Cooking With Karli

    6. Green Pancakes with Lucky Charms

    For a St. Patrick's day breakfast to remember, give these adorable green pancakes a try! The only difference between this recipe and traditional pancakes is that you will need a little green food coloring and a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter.

    Wake Everyone up on St. Patrick’s Day With Lucky Green Pancakes
    Start St. Patrick’s morning off right with a stack of lucky green pancakes. Use cookie cutters to make a fun shamrock shape the kids will love.
    Check out this recipe
    Wake Everyone up on St. Patrick’s Day With Lucky Green Pancakes

    7. Shamrock Shake Copycat

    Each year Mcdonald's comes out with its signature shamrock shake and now you can skip the line and make it at home! Not to mention, it's extra tasty with a little Bailey's Irish Cream, vodka, or whiskey mixed in to make it a fun adult beverage (you can't get that at McDonald's)!

    Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake
    This popular green shake flavored with mint is easy to make at home for one, two or a crowd. Keep it alcohol free or add vodka, whiskey or Irish cream to make this Shamrock Shake boozy!
    Check out this recipe
    Homemade Copycat Shamrock Shake

    8. Shamrock Sandwiches

    These adorable finger sandwiches are great for grazing at St. Patrick's Day parties! The filling is made with corned beef (an Irish classic) as well as a creamy mixture of Dijon mustard and dill.

    Shamrock Sandwiches
    Dill and Dijon mustard add zip to the creamy corned beef filling in these party sandwiches. Substitute horseradish for the mustard and garlic powder for the dill for a fun variation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
    Check out this recipe
    Shamrock Sandwiches

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    9. No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Pie

    This creamy mint chocolate chip pie combines cream cheese, peppermint extract, Cool Whip, and chocolate chips all in a chocolate crumb pie crust. You don't have to bake a thing, just let it chill in the fridge for a few hours and it's ready to eat!

    No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Pie | McCormick
    When the temperature rises, refreshing desserts like this Mint Chocolate Chip Pie are the sweet solution. Start with a pre-made chocolate cookie crust - the perfect base to hold all of the creamy, minty, goodness. Ready to set after 10 minutes of prep, it’s as good as the summertime favorite,…
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    No Bake Mint Chocolate Chip Pie | McCormick

    10. Shamrock Pizza Pot Pies

    You can use a refrigerated tube of crescent dough to make these delicious mini pizza pot pies. A thin slice of bell pepper makes a fun shamrock design on top!

    Shamrock Pizza Pot Pies
    Green bell pepper rings make a fun shamrock design on top of these mini pizza pot pies filled with pepperoni, bell pepper and cheese.
    Check out this recipe
    Shamrock Pizza Pot Pies
    Best shamrock recipes for St. Patricks day collection with a side by side collage of two desserts to make.

    11. Lucky Lime Salad

    These bars of green pineapple whipped cream salad are topped off with an adorable shamrock made from Jello! All you need is a shamrock cookie cutter to make your Jello shapes.

    Lucky Lime Salad
    To start your St. Patrick’s Day feast off right, be sure to hand out lucky shamrocks—in the shape of those that top this sweet salad! Making them is merely a matter of cutting gelatin with a cookie cutter. Want to prepare the recipe for another celebration? No problem—just change the cookie cutters…
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    Lucky Lime Salad

    12. Shamrock Pretzels

    Shamrock pretzels are a quick and easy-to-make St. Patrick's day candy! They are made by combining just 2 ingredients: mini pretzel twists and green candy coating.

    2-Ingredient Shamrock Pretzels
    This great St. Patrick’s Day shamrock pretzels recipe is so fast and easy that the kids can help make them.
    Check out this recipe
    2-Ingredient Shamrock Pretzels

    13. Shamrock No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles

    These bite-sized truffles are made with white cake mix, a little green food coloring, and peppermint extract! You can dunk them in white or milk chocolate and decorate them with your favorite green sprinkles!

    Shamrock No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles
    Last week, while happily sipping on a minty milkshake, I realized I needed to modify this recipe in time for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. The luck of the Irish was wit
    Check out this recipe
    Shamrock No-Bake Cake Batter Truffles

    14. Three's A Charm Shamrock Soup

    Shamrock soup isn't green, but it is loaded with Irish staples that are perfect for St. Patrick's day! Corned beef, cabbage, carrots, and potatoes are all cooked in a flavorful seasoned broth.

    Three’s-a-Charm Shamrock Soup
    There’s no better way to use up leftover St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, cabbage and potatoes than to make a hearty soup. This second-time-around soup is one of my best.
    Check out this recipe
    Three’s-a-Charm Shamrock Soup

    15. Mini Whoopie Pies

    2 green sugar cookies with a layer of cream cheese frosting sandwiched between them. They're simple and delicious!

    Mini Whoopie Pies
    It doesn’t get much easier than these 5-ingredient whoopie pies made with Pillsbury™ sugar cookie dough!
    Check out this recipe
    Mini Whoopie Pies

    16. Oreo Shamrock Cupcakes

    These minty green cupcakes are topped off with fluffy whipped peppermint frosting and a sliver of mint Oreo cookies! If you're a fan of peppermint desserts, these cupcakes will be your new favorite!

    Oreo-Shamrock Cupcakes
    These adorable cupcakes deliver on minty flavor and the lucky charm of delicious shamrock shakes.
    Check out this recipe
    Oreo-Shamrock Cupcakes

    17. Shamrock Cookies

    These tender shortbread cookies are cut with a shamrock cookie cutter and can be decorated however you like! A touch of peppermint extract gives them the most wonderful subtly minty flavor.

    Shamrock Cookies
    A handy cookie cutter shapes these sensational sweets. With a hint of mint flavor, these shamrock cookies are especially yummy with cocoa or chocolate milk. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
    Check out this recipe
    Shamrock Cookies

    18. Shamrock Pie

    This green lemon meringue pie looks like it was kissed by a leprechaun! It's the same bright and creamy lemon flavor as a classic lemon meringue pie, but with a little gel food coloring mixed in.

    Shamrock Pie
    Guests may wonder if the dessert has been touched by a leprechaun when they see the green layer in my lemon meringue pie. Then, after their first taste, they tell me they feel lucky to be enjoying such a dessert!—Gloria Warczak, Cedarburg, Wisconsin
    Check out this recipe
    Shamrock Pie

    19. Eggs In A Shamrock

    Eggs in a shamrock is an easy breakfast recipe made by cooking sunny-side-up eggs inside of sliced bell pepper 'shamrocks'. Season with a little salt & pepper and a sprinkle of Swiss cheese and then breakfast is served!

    Eggs in a Shamrock
    Trade in a full Irish breakfast for this light, quick meal.
    Check out this recipe
    Eggs in a Shamrock

    I hope you enjoy these fun shamrock recipes for St. Patrick's day! Let me know how your family likes them by leaving me a comment below!

    🍀 More St. Patrick's Day Recipes

    • Colcannon - Colcannon is a buttery combination of mashed potatoes and either kale or cabbage!
    • Irish Potato Candy - Creamy coconut candies tossed in a cinnamon coating. They look like potatoes but they sure don't taste like them!
    • Irish Coffee - Enjoy an Irish coffee made with Irish whiskey to get in the St. Patrick's day spirit!
    • Bailey's Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies - Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies with the added rich and creamy flavor of Bailey's Irish Cream.
    • Irish Lamb Stew - A hearty lamb stew with a rich broth and plenty of tender vegetables.
    • Irish Soda Bread - This classic Irish no-knead bread is the perfect thing to pair with your St. Patrick's day dinner!

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    19 Best Shamrock Recipes for St. Patrick's Day: Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats (+More Great Recipes!)

    Shamrock recipes for St. Patrick's Day: A collection of fun and festive recipes that are sure to delight your family and friends! Whether it's a creamy green milkshake or shamrock-shaped finger sandwiches, you'll love preparing these tasty holiday treats almost as much as eating them! For a St. Patrick's Day you won't soon forget, these shamrock-themed recipes are the way to go!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 24 servings
    Calories: 130kcal
    Prep 5 minutes
    Cooking 5 minutes
    Cooling Time 30 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • ⅝ cup butter (1 stick + 2 tablespoons, 10 tablespoons total - plus an extra ½ tablespoon for 9x13 dish)
    • 14 oz mini marshmallows (approximately 7 cups mini marshmallows - or 56 regular marshmallows)
    • 1 pinch salt (up to ½ teaspoon if using unsalted butter)
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I prefer clear for these treats)
    • 6 cups Lucky Charms cereal

    Instructions

    • To Microwave: Combine marshmallows, butter, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl.
      On the Stovetop: Place the butter in a large saucepan or pot.
      Marshmallows with butter and salt before heating.
    • To Microwave: Heat the marshmallow mixture for 1 minute, stir, and continue heating in 30-second increments. stir between each heating until the marshmallows are melted.
      On the Stovetop: Heat the pan over medium heat to melt the butter, then add salt and marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows have melted.
    • Add the vanilla and a handful of extra marshmallows (optional).
    • Add the Lucky Charms cereal and fold into the marshmallow mixture.
    • Transfer the mixed cereal treats into a buttered 9x13 baking pan or dish. Press down gently with fingers or a spatula (that has been buttered or wet down) to reach all corners. Do not pack down firmly. Set aside and allow to cool and set up completely before serving.
      Lucky Charms marshmallow treats transferred into buttered 9x13.

    Equipment You May Need

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    Measuring Cups
    Silicone Spatula Set

    Nutrition

    Calories: 130kcal (7%) | Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 5g (8%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg (4%) | Sodium: 115mg (5%) | Potassium: 22mg (1%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 13g (14%) | Vitamin A: 402IU (8%) | Vitamin C: 2mg (2%) | Calcium: 41mg (4%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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