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Don’t you just love St. Patrick’s Day and all the excitement built around it?
I know I do!
With so many fun events going on during this holiday, you surely want to join in!
What better way to do so than to host a party with St. Paddy’s themed foods for loved ones? It’s a fantastic way to spread luck and cheer while satisfying stomachs!
St. Patrick’s Day desserts will always be a huge hit, especially with the unique recipes tied to the theme.
If you’re stuck choosing from the many impressive desserts to serve as the perfect sweet ending, why not go for cookies?
I’m not talking about the usual chocolate chip cookies either.
You’ll be surprised with the myriad of cookie recipes that aren’t only specially designed, but also hits our tastebuds’ sweet spot!
Take a look at these St. Patrick’s Day cookies to get more inspiration over what you can serve or gift to loved ones.
If you want to celebrate the Feast of St. Patrick, don’t forget to include these delicious St. Patrick’s Day cupcakes, shamrock cakes, and green-colored appetizers for your guests!
Make sure to save this pin to your Pinterest board so you can come back to these delicious cookies!
1. Kawaii Cupcake Cookies
Photo by Moms and Munchkins
Kawaii is an understatement for these cookies!
Look at those adorable eyes, they are almost too pretty to eat.
These cupcake cookies are perfect for St. Paddy’s Day, especially with the green shamrock cookies to bring luck and cuteness to your dinner table.
2. Shamrock Cookies
Photo by If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
You can’t go wrong with shamrock cookies for the holiday.
After all, it’s Ireland’s unofficial national flower and a known symbol for St. Patrick’s Day.
These are simple sugar cookies with just a touch of chocolate for more flavor.
3. Slice and Bake St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Photo by ‘Lil Luna
No time?
No problem!
I always turn to slice and bake cookies when I don’t have time to shape the dough.
Even if you won’t put much effort into prepping these cookies, they look excellently designed!
4. Pot of Gold Cookies
Photo by The Baker Mama
There’s always a pot of gold at the end of every rainbow.
For me, it’s a stack of chewy chocolate thumbprint cookies!
Create your own luck and fortune with these cookies. You can even involve the kids in the decorating process.
5. Frosted Shamrock Cookies
Photo by Tastes of Lizzy T
Everyone, meet Mr. and Mrs. Shamrock!
Not only are these cookies charming, but they are also easy to decorate.
No elaborate frosting skills are required, just have fun decorating these cookies however you want.
6. Leprechaun Oreo Hat Cookies
Photo by Modern Meal Makeover
Hats off to these cookies, which are almost effortless to make!
You won’t have to think of using an oven or baking time. The secret is decorating everyone’s favorite cookie: The Oreo!
If you have no Oreos, you can use any similar chocolate sandwich cookies.
7. Vegan Matcha Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo by Fragrant Vanilla
Look no further for healthy cookie options if clean eating is your thing!
These cookies are so simple but it’s the flavor that packs a punch!
I’m drooling just thinking of the sweet, matcha flavors right now!
Plus, these cookies are vegan-friendly so your vegan guests can enjoy your scrumptious desserts.
8. Classic Matcha Cookies
Photo by The Cookie Dough Diaries
Tired of the usual chocolate chip cookie recipe?
Give it a huge St. Paddy’s Day upgrade with the help of matcha!
I’m no food connoisseur but the earthy matcha and chocolate chips go hand-in-hand. Sprinkle a bit of sea salt to balance the sweetness as well!
9. Italian Rainbow Cookies
Photo by Crisp and Crumble
I can have a dozen of these Italian rainbow cookies if no one stopped me!
This moist, fluffy cookie has a sweet jam sandwiched in chocolate layers.
It’s the ultimate decadent cookie that will surely satisfy those with the strongest sweet tooth.
10. White Chocolate St. Patrick’s Day Cookies
Photo by Seasonly Creations
I highly recommend using white chocolate chips for your next cookie recipe!
Not only does it look nice topped over green cookies, but white chocolate tastes richer and sweeter compared to milk chocolate. It’s worth trying, just watch out because you may want to eat an entire batch!
11. St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies
Photo by Jessica Gavin
Sugar cookie dough makes shaping and decorating cookies much easier. This easy recipe allows you to have more variety in your dessert.
Create a lot of St. Patrick’s Day-themed cookies, ranging from shamrocks to pots of gold!
12. Mint Chocolate Cookie Cups
Photo by Live Well, Bake Often
Is it a cupcake? No, it’s a cookie cup!
Enjoy the crumbly texture of the classic chocolate cookie, loaded with rich mint frosting. It’s an amazing way to enjoy mint chocolate!
13. Shamrock Macarons
Photo by Pies and Tacos
Think of these shamrock macarons as really fancy sandwich cookies!
The gold flakes add even more of a luxurious touch, along with Bailey’s filling.
If your goal is to impress your guests, this recipe is the way to go.
14. Mint Choc Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches
Photo by Vancouver with Love
You better eat these cookies quickly before they melt!
Everyone will be shocked when they learn that this dessert is actually healthy. They’re vegan-friendly, gluten-free, and packed with nutritious ingredients!
I recommend serving them if you’re focusing on healthy eating without compromising dessert.
15. Leprechaun Crinkles
Photo by The Everyday Mom Life
These mint-flavored crinkle cookies are so soft and chewy, you won’t be able to get enough!
One thing I like to do when making crinkle cookies is to add ice cream and transform it into an indulgent ice cream sandwich!
16. St. Patrick’s Day M&M Cookies
Photo by Bubba Pie
It’s a chocolate overload this St. Patrick’s Day with these double chocolate cookies!
I dub this the ultimate cheat day cookie, as it’s loaded with caramel, chocolate, and my favorite candy, M&M’s!
17. Leap-rechaun and Pot of Gold Cookies
Photo by The Monday Box
Leap-rechaun, get it?
These are charming frog cookies that will leave your guests smiling at this funny pun.
18. Shamrock Unicorn Cookies
Photo by Party Pinching
Admittedly, these shamrock unicorn cookies will take a bit more elbow grease to complete, but trust me, it will be worth all the effort.
Your oven can rest today because all you need are your decorating skills and Oreos.
19. Cake Mix Cookie Bars
Photo by Taste of the Frontier
You read that right, you can make cookie bars from a box of cake mix!
You won’t need to run to the store for many of these ingredients, as you can find them in your pantry already. The cream cheese frosting makes these cookie bars all the more delicious, I would slather even more of it on my cookies!
20. Guinness Chocolate Chip Cookies
Photo by Upstate Ramblings
It isn’t St. Patrick’s Day without booze!
Everyone enjoys a pint of Guinness during this holiday, so why not incorporate the classic alcoholic beverage into your dessert?
You can trust Guinness to make these cookies taste so much bolder and richer, especially with all that chocolate involved.
21. St. Patrick’s Day Oreo Cookies
Photo by BellyFull
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