St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching and what better way to celebrate than to bake something delicious and green? Take advantage of living in the great city of Boston this holiday by going all out and celebrating as the Bostonians do: green everything. Whether you’re heading out to the Irish bars of South Boston, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, or if you’re just hanging out at home with friends, celebrate with some yummy green desserts.
1. Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes– Craving an Irish Car Bomb? Try making these cupcakes instead! According to the recipe, you won’t be able to taste the beer in the cake part but you can definitely taste the alcohol in the frosting. So instead of pregaming with shots this holiday, pregame with cupcakes. Best. Day. Ever.
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2. Guinness Brownie Bites with Bailey’s Cream Cheese Frosting– These brownie bites are also for the 21+, but they are pretty easy to make and look amazing. Looking for something to do with some leftover beer and Bailey’s? Try these cute festive brownies.
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3. St. Patrick’s Day Ice Cream Jello– Looking to make something a little different? This jello dessert combines green jello and vanilla ice cream and is easy to make. Looking to make it a little more… exciting? Try substituting half of the water in the jello part with vodka!
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4. Mini Mint Shamrock Cheesecakes– These mini cheesecakes are a lot easier to make than they look. Instead of waiting forever for a table at the Cheesecake Factory, make your own cheesecake appropriate for St. Patrick’s Day.
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5. Shamrock Green Mint Fudge- This recipe involves no baking and very little effort. Just smash up some oreos, top it with mint green frosting and chocolate and you are done. If you need something last minute that is easy to make, try out this homemade mint fudge.
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6. Lucky Charms Double Rainbow Cupcakes– The next time you are eating Lucky Charms and picking out the marshmallows to save for the end, try using them on cupcakes instead. There are two especially great things about these cupcakes. One, they are rainbow, which is awesome. Two, they have marshmallows on the top which makes them even more awesome. Combine the two and you have the best cupcakes ever.
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7. St. Patty’s Day Cake– If you want to make the most impressive St. Patrick’s Day cake ever, just follow this recipe for the beautiful ombre holiday cake. Or if you are like me, just stare at it and wish you will be blessed with the Martha Stewart decorating skills necessary to complete such a piece of art.
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8. Green Rice Krispie Treats- Love rice krispie treats? Try making your favorite rice krispie treat recipe with green food dye to make them pretty and festive.
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9. Green Pancakes– Growing up, I always had green eggs and ham for St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. For an easier and cheaper option for a festive breakfast, try dying your pancake batter green and surprise your roommates with green pancakes!
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10. Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies- For a different take on the basic chocolate chip cookie, try this recipe for mint chocolate chip cookies and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with green cookies. Don’t worry, these cookies are only dyed green and made with ordinary chocolate chip and mint chip cookie ingredients.