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12 Treats Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UCSB chapter.

Having a St. Patrick’s Day party and have no idea what to serve? Want to make festive treats for your friends? Here are few ideas of varying difficulty for you to try out!

Difficulty: Easy

Shamrock Tortilla Chips 

Add some salsa (or guac) and enjoy! Full recipe: http://spicedblog.com/st-patricks-day-shamrock-tortilla-chips.html

Shamrock Punch

Not only is it simple, but it’s inexpensive too! Full recipe: http://www.passionforsavings.com/shamrock-punch-st-patricks-day/

Shamrock Pretzel Pops

A nice sweet ‘n salty treat. Full recipe: http://mommysbundle.com/shamrock-pretzel-pops/

Irish Jello Shots

Don’t worry, the recipe can be done both alcoholic and non-alcoholic for those of us under 21. Full recipe: http://hoosierhomemade.com/st-patricks-day-food-irish-jello-shots/

Difficulty: Medium

St. Patrick’s Muddy Buddies

A great snack for between classes that is also lowkey festive. Full recipe: http://gluesticksgumdrops.com/st-patricks-day-muddy-buddies-recipe/

Shamrock Cheesecake (No Bake!)

No bake? Count me in! Full recipe: http://thefirstyearblog.com/no-bake-mint-chocolate-chip-shamrock-cheesecake/#_a5y_p=3434285

St. Patrick’s Rice Crispy Treats

Not only is it nostalgic, but gathering the marshmallows is perfect for procrastinating! Full recipe: http://www.classyclutter.net/2014/02/st-patricks-day-rice-krispie-treats-with-lucky-charms-marshmallows/

Bailey’s Chocolate Mousse 

For the more refined, 21+ chocolate lover. Full recipe: http://www.lemontreedwelling.com/2015/03/baileys-chocolate-mousse.html

Difficulty: Challenging

Leprechaun Hat S’mores

Cute and incredibly delicious! Full recipe: http://thecakeblog.com/2012/03/leprechaun-hat-smores.html

Irish Dirt Cake

Aesthetically appealing and appetizing. Full recipe: http://outnumbered3-1.com/2013/02/st-patricks-day-irish-dirt-cake-recipe

Dessert Pizza

Two of our favorite things: dessert and pizza! Full recipe: http://www.grandbaby-cakes.com/2015/03/st-patricks-day-dessert-pizza/

Green Velvet Cheesecake Bars

Like red velvet, but green and with cheesecake. Its very much worth the effort. Full recipe: http://www.aboutamom.com/green-velvet-cheesecake-bars/

Enjoy and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Deyana Gorman is a second year pre-biology major at the University of California Santa Barbara from Simi Valley, California. Outside of writing for Her Campus, Deyana can usually be found watching her favorite youtubers, hanging out with friends, playing video games, brushing up on her photography skills, or doing activities with her sorority sisters. She plans on one day studying abroad in Italy, Ireland, and Australia as well as going on road trip adventures throughout California.
Kirby is a recent graduate from UCSB currently living in Los Angeles. As a proud Her Campus UCSB alum, she's happy to be back on the HC team covering one of her fave shows: "The Mindy Project." On any given day you can find her with her nose in a book (let's be real - it's a Kindle). In her free time, she likes petting dogs, binge-watching TV, and eating a lot of food. Find her on Instagram: @kirbynicoleb or @GirlBossEats.