Lucky You! 15 Unique St. Patrick’s Day Cookies to Bake
Baking for holidays is a fun way to celebrate and build memories! I often lean on cookie recipes because they are quicker and easier than cakes and fancy desserts. This selection of delicious St. Patrick’s Day cookie recipes will give you plenty of ideas to bake some standout treats for the holiday!
I’ve included a big variety of recipes here, so there’s something for every baker! Whether you’ve got lots of time on your hands or need to finish a recipe quickly, you’ll find great options in this list.
What Kind of Cookies Should I Make for St. Patrick’s Day?
For St. Patrick’s Day, I created a recipe roundup with cookies that capture the festive spirit of the holiday. If you can’t decide which recipe to bake, why not bake a few and then create a beautiful cookie tray?
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Here are a few great ideas for your St. Patrick’s Day treats–with photos and recipes below to get you started!
- Shamrock Cookies: Purchase a simple cookie cutter to make a favorite cookie in the shape of a shamrock. This idea works best with a rollout sugar cookie or a shortbread, such as Orange Pistachio Shortbread from What a Girl Eats.
- Mint Cookies: Mint is also a great choice for St. Patrick’s Day treats. I’ve included my bright green “Mint Chip Ice Cream” cookies for festive green cookie (inspired by a Crumbl recipe!).
- Traditional Flavors: Oatmeal cookies (made with Irish oats of course!) or indulgent Baileys cookies with the smooth taste of Irish cream are perfect options for cookies with classic flavors.
- Other Flavors: Don’t forget other green cookie options like pistachio cookies or even key lime!
- Lucky Charms: And of course, I have to include a Lucky Charms recipe! Check out the first recipe on my list is from Sugar Spun Run:
Lucky Charms Cookies
If you need a quick recipe, this is for you! Just fifteen minutes to whip up these cute Lucky Charms Treats from Sugar Spun Run. The recipe is a St. Patrick’s Day version of classic Rice Krispie Treat bars.
Baileys Chocolate Cookies
Pair chocolate and Baileys Irish Cream to make these beautiful Baileys Chocolate Cookies from Life Love and Sugar. The glaze is optional, but isn’t it pretty?
Pot of Gold Rainbow Cookies
I thought these were just the cutest when I saw them! Pot of Gold Rainbow Cookies from Practically Homemade start with a simple sugar cookie recipe and feature a decorative sky, clouds, candy rainbow and a tiny pot of gold at the end! These might take a little extra time, but I think they are worth it!
Andes Mint Chocolate Cookie Cups
Try these sweet Andes Mint Chocolate Cookie Cups from On My Kids Plate. The cookies are baked in a mini muffin pan and include a festive green frosting with an Andes Mint garnish.
Air Fryer Pistachio Pudding Cookies
Yes, you can bake cookies in your air fryer! This fun recipe for Air Fryer Pistachio Pudding Cookies is from Recipes from a Pantry. The soft green color is perfect for St. Paddy’s Day baking!
Green Matcha Cookies
Matcha is a unique flavor, but if you are a fan then you definitely need to consider baking up these Green Matcha Cookies from The Flavor Bells. The recipe includes white chips and is totally egg-free!
Irish Oatmeal Cookies
Use Irish steel cut oatmeal to bake up a batch of Irish Oatmeal Cookies from The Monday Box. The cookies have a chewy texture and added sweetness from golden syrup!
Irish Potato Candy
Irish Potato Candy from Spend with Pennies isn’t a cookie recipe per say, but I really love the idea! These candies are rolled in cinnamon to look like potatoes, but the interior is a cream cheese-coconut filling that is totally indulgent–and very much unlike a potato! Yum!
St Patricks Day Cookies: Leap-rechauns and Pots of Gold
If you don’t really want to bake, you can take a shortcut right to the decorating step (the fun part, right?!) with thes St Patricks Day Cookies: Leap-rechauns and Pots of Gold from The Monday Box. The cookies start with a chocolate sandwich cookie and are decorated from there!
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe for Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookies from Bellewood Cottage was inspired by Crumbl Cookies! Their over-the-top creations are a lot of fun, particularly for holidays, so I wanted to include this green-frosted cookie on the list!
Iced St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies
Keep it simple with these Iced St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies from Sweet and Savory Morsels. You’ll start with a refrigerated cookie dough, which is a great little shortcut to make more time for decorating!
Mint Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies
Add a glimmer of gold with these Mint Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies from Sugar Hero! They are filled with a mint buttercream and decorated with green and gold Sixlet candies.
Key Lime Pie Cookies
I couldn’t resist including these Key Lime Pie Cookies from Elle Makes Dessert. The lime slice on top is the perfect pop of green color for St. Paddy’s Day.
Gluten-Free Vegan Pistachio Cookies
Looking for a gluten-free or vegan recipe to make? These Gluten-Free Vegan Pistachio Cookies from All Natural Vegan would be a great choice!
Orange Pistachio Shortbread
Use a shamrock cookie cutter with this easy Orange Pistachio Shortbread from What a Girl Eats for a festive cookie that would be perfect with a cup of good tea.
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of easy St. Patrick’s Day Cookie recipes! Happy Baking!
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