18 Shamrock Shake Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day

Get ready for a fun St. Patrick's Day celebration with yummy treats. You're looking for festive St. Patrick's Day recipes, and you're in luck because we have 18 fun options to try. These include delicious Shamrock Shakes and Lucky Charms treats that are perfect for kids and adults alike.

These creative desserts will get you started on making your St. Patrick's Day party a huge success. With so many easy and tasty recipes to choose from, you'll have a blast making them with your family and friends. From sweet shakes to colorful desserts, you'll find the perfect treat to make your celebration unforgettable.

1. Minty Shamrock Shake Recipe

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a revitalizing Minty Shamrock Shake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1/2 teaspoon green food coloring
• 1 cup crushed Oreos
• Whipped cream and sprinkles for topping

Instructions

1. Combine ice cream, milk, heavy cream, and peppermint extract in a blender.
2. Add green food coloring and blend until the color is evenly distributed.
3. Taste and adjust the sweetness and mintiness as needed.
4. Pour the shake into glasses and top with whipped cream and sprinkles.
5. Crush Oreos in a bowl and dip the rim of each glass into the crushed cookies.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy.

2. Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats are a fun and easy dessert to make.

Ingredients

• 2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
• 1 cup marshmallows
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt
• Optional: food coloring, sprinkles

Instructions

1. In a large pot or saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
2. Add the marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
4. Add the Lucky Charms cereal to the pot and stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
5. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture and stir to combine.
6. Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Allow the treats to cool and harden for about 30 minutes.
8. Cut the treats into bars and serve.

3. Irish Soda Bread With Whipped Butter

Classic Irish soda bread paired with whipped butter.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add pieces of butter and use a pastry blender to work into flour mixture.
4. Make a well in the center and add buttermilk, stirring until dough forms.
5. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and knead a few times.
6. Shape into a round loaf and place on a baking sheet.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack.
9. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
10. Add softened butter to whipped cream and mix until combined.
11. Serve soda bread with whipped butter.

4. Green Velvet Cupcakes With Cream Cheese Frosting

Delicious green velvet cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon green food coloring
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in vanilla extract and green food coloring.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners.
8. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
10. To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
11. Beat in vanilla extract and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
12. Frost the cooled cupcakes and decorate as desired.

5. Pot of Gold Chocolate Coin Cookies

Rich, chocolatey cookies shaped like gold coins, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• Gold coin-shaped cookie cutter

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Stir in chocolate chips.
7. Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness.
8. Use the gold coin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out cookies.
9. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
11. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

6. Shamrock Shake Brownies

Rich, fudgy brownies infused with the iconic Shamrock Shake flavor of mint and chocolate.

Ingredients

• 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract
• 1 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup of white chocolate chips
• Green food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter and sugar in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until well combined.
4. Let cool slightly, then stir in the peppermint extract and eggs one at a time.
5. Add the flour and salt, stirring until just combined.
6. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
7. Stir the melted chocolate into the batter until well combined.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
9. Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
10. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
11. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the remaining white chocolate and stir to combine.
12. Drizzle the colored white chocolate over the batter in a zig-zag pattern.
13. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
14. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving.

7. Rainbow Fruit Salad With Coconut Cream

Vibrant rainbow fruit salad with creamy coconut topping, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pineapple chunks
• 1 cup orange slices
• 1 cup green grapes
• 1 cup kiwi slices
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 can full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, orange, grapes, kiwi, and strawberries.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine coconut milk, honey, and vanilla extract.
3. Blend the coconut mixture until smooth and creamy.
4. Pour the coconut cream over the fruit salad and toss gently to combine.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Serve chilled, garnished with additional fruit slices if desired.

8. Leprechaun Hat Cookies With Mint Frosting

Delicious sugar cookies shaped like leprechaun hats, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Green food coloring
• Mint frosting
• Black gel icing

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. Divide dough into 2 parts, mix green food coloring into one part.
7. Roll out the green dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut out hat shapes.
8. Roll out the remaining dough to 1/4 inch thickness, cut out hat band shapes.
9. Place hat bands on top of hat shapes, press gently to adhere.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
11. Allow cookies to cool completely before min frosting witht frosting and decorating with back gel icing.

9. Emerald Isle Smoothie Bowl

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a vibrant Emerald Isle Smoothie Bowl.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen pineapple
• 1 cup frozen spinach
• 1/2 cup frozen mango
• 1/2 cup coconut water
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Ice cubes
• Sliced fresh fruit
• Granola

Instructions

1. Combine pineapple, spinach, mango, coconut water, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract in a blender.
2. Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth.
3. Add ice cubes and blend until the ice is crushed and the smoothie is thick.
4. Pour the smoothie into a bowl.
5. Top the smoothie with sliced fresh fruit and granola.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy.

10. Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake

Rich and creamy Bailey's Irish Cream Cheesecake perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 pounds cream cheese
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup Bailey's Irish Cream
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
• Whipped cream for serving

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a springform pan.
2. Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, then press into the pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
4. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
5. Mix in granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract.
6. Stir in Bailey's Irish Cream and heavy cream.
7. Melt cocoa powder in a double boiler, then let cool.
8. Pour cheesecake batter into the cooled crust.
9. Drizzle melted cocoa powder over the cheesecake batter.
10. Bake for 55-60 minutes, then let cool completely.
11. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
12. Serve with whipped cream and a drizzle of Bailey's Irish Cream.

11. Shamrock Sugar Cookies With Royal Icing

Delicious sugar cookies shaped like shamrocks and decorated with royal icing.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp milk
• Royal icing
• Green food coloring

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together butter and sugar.
4. Beat in the egg and milk until well combined.
5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. Use a shamrock-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the cookies.
8. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. To make royal icing, mix together powdered sugar and a small amount of water until the desired consistency is reached.
11. Add green food coloring to the royal icing to tint.
12. Use the royal icing to decorate the cooled cookies.

12. Irish Cream Cold Brew Coffee

Rich and creamy Irish coffee made with cold brew and whiskey.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cold brew coffee
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice and pour in cold brew coffee.
2. In a small bowl, whip heavy cream and brown sugar until stiff peaks form.
3. Add vanilla extract to whipped cream and mix well.
4. Pour Irish whiskey into the glass with cold brew coffee.
5. Top the coffee with whipped cream and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
6. Serve immediately and enjoy.

13. Green Food Dye Deviled Eggs

Vibrant green deviled eggs perfect for St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon green food dye
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

Instructions

1. Cut the eggs in half lengthwise and carefully remove the yolks to a bowl.
2. Mash the yolks with a fork until they're well broken up.
3. Stir in the mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Add the green food dye and mix until the yolk mixture is evenly colored.
5. Spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
6. Sprinkle the tops with chopped chives.
7. Chill the deviled eggs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

14. Lucky Leprechaun Trail Mix

A sweet and salty mix of nuts, seeds, and chocolate, perfect for St. Patrick's Day.

Ingredients

• 2 cups mixed nuts
• 1 cup pretzels
• 1 cup gold coins
• 1 cup green M&M's
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed nuts, pretzels, and gold coins.
2. In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave for 30 seconds.
3. Stir the melted chocolate and pour it over the nut mixture.
4. Add the green M&M's and shredded coconut to the bowl and stir until everything is well combined.
5. Spread the mixture out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Let the mixture cool and harden completely before breaking it into pieces.

15. St Patrick's Day Popcorn Balls

Crunchy and sweet St Patrick's Day Popcorn Balls are perfect for the festive holiday.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups popped popcorn
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green food coloring
• Shamrock sprinkles

Instructions

1. Combine corn syrup, sugar, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in gelatin until dissolved.
4. Add vanilla extract and green food coloring, stirring until combined.
5. Pour sugar mixture over popped popcorn and stir until popcorn is evenly coated.
6. Let mixture cool slightly, until it can be handled.
7. Shape popcorn mixture into balls and decorate with shamrock sprinkles.
8. Let popcorn balls cool and harden completely before serving.

16. Shamrock Pretzel Rods With White Chocolate

Delicious pretzel rods dipped in white chocolate and topped with shamrock sprinkles.

Ingredients

• 1 bag of pretzel rods
• 1 cup of white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon of shortening
• Shamrock sprinkles

Instructions

1. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
2. Dip each pretzel rod into the melted white chocolate, coating about 2/3 of the rod.
3. Place the dipped pretzel rods on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
4. Immediately sprinkle shamrock sprinkles on top of the white chocolate.
5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy.

17. Golden Coin Chocolate Dipped Shortbread

Rich, buttery shortbread dipped in decadent chocolate and topped with a golden coin.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• Golden coins or chocolate coins

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms.
4. Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into desired shapes.
5. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
6. Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
7. Dip cooled shortbread into melted chocolate, then place on parchment-lined surface.
8. Top with a golden coin or chocolate coin before chocolate hardens.
9. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow chocolate to set.
10. Serve and enjoy.

18. Irish Apple Crumble With Vanilla Ice Cream

Tender apples baked with crunchy oat topping, served with vanilla ice cream.

Ingredients

• 6-8 medium-sized apples, peeled and sliced
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 pint vanilla ice cream

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and salt.
3. Transfer the apple mixture to a 9x9-inch baking dish.
4. In another bowl, mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, and cold unsalted butter until crumbly.
5. Spread the oat mixture evenly over the apple filling.
6. Bake the crumble in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
7. Remove the crumble from the oven and let it cool for 10-15 minutes.
8. Serve warm, topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon powder.

Conclusion

You'll have a million options to make your St. Patrick's Day celebration unforgettable with these 18 recipes. From Minty Shamrock Shakes to Golden Coin Chocolate Dipped Shortbread, you'll be treated to a world of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. These recipes will make your party a huge success, with a thousand smiling faces cheering for more.