Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with some delicious cookies is always a good idea!
From green treats to themed sweets, these St. Patrick’s Day cookie recipes are crowd-pleasers!
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When St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, you may find yourself wanting a simple way to celebrate, but without spending all day in the kitchen.
Whether you need a sweet treat to bring to a kid’s school party, a festive gift for teachers, or just want to bring a little cheer to the day, cookies are a great option!
Cookies are universally loved during practically any holiday, because they’re easy to make, taste great, and are a handheld dessert that don’t require a plate.
We’re sharing our favorite St. Patrick’s Day cookie recipes to give you plenty of sweet inspiration!
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1. Pistachio Pudding Crinkle Cookies
We’re big fans of these pistachio pudding cookies–and their green color is perfect for this time of year!
They’re made with instant pudding mix, and the result is a soft and chewy cookie with crinkles of powdered sugar dusted on top.
2. Lime Jello Sugar Cookies
For a zippier flavor, try these lime Jello sugar cookies!
Jello powder is used in both the cookie itself as well as the frosting on top, so it’s bursting with zesty lime and a pretty green hue.
3. Pistachio Ooey Gooey Cookie Bars
These ooey gooey cookie bars are a finger food that will leave your guests asking for the recipe!
The green color and pistachio flavor are so satisfying. While you can serve it with toppings if you’d like, we most often eat them as a finger food.
4. Blarney Stone Cookies
Have you heard the phrase, “kissing the Blarney stone?”
Channel the luck of the Irish with these blarney stone cookie squares–they’re a delightfully crunchy sweet treat.
5. Pistachio Whoopie Pies
These lovely green whoopie pies are made with cake mix, so they’re simple to pull together when you’re short on time.
The fluffy marshmallow filling in the middle is the stuff dreams are made of–the perfect pairing with the soft cookie shells.
6. White Chocolate Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
For a more understated holiday treat, try these fantastic pistachio shortbread cookies.
They’re coated in white chocolate and full of chopped pistachios, for just the right amount of green to make them feel festive.
7. Pistachio Kiss Cookies
We love these pistachio blossom cookies–the pairing of milk chocolate with pistachio flavor might seem like an unlikely combo, but it’s simply delicious.
Green cookies are always a hit for St. Patty’s Day, but these will really knock their socks off.
8. Mint Chocolate Kiss Cookies
Not sure if pistachio flavor is your style? Go for a more classic flavor combo with these mint chocolate kiss cookies instead!
The dreamy cookies are similar to a shortbread, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
9. Shamrock Sugar Cookies
These shamrock-shaped sugar cookies are perfect for kiddos who enjoy making cookie cutouts.
They’re topped with a frosting and generous amount of sugar sprinkles, giving them a green and sparkly appearance.
10. Leprechaun Bites
Leprechaun bites are tiny green shortbread cookies full of fun sprinkles, making them a bite-size treat kiddos will get such a kick out of.
You can bag these up into goodie bags as a simple classroom treat, too!
11. St. Patrick’s Day Thumbprint Cookies
The bright colors of these thumbprint cookies make them an eye-catching treat!
I love how the cookie is coated in white chocolate and St. Patty’s Day sprinkles, making them super festive.
12. Thin Mint Cookies
St. Patrick’s Day usually falls around Girl Scout Cookie season, making these Thin Mint Mint Chocolate Cookies a shoe-in for the holiday.
Chunks of Thin Mint cookies are baked right into these homemade beauties!
13. St. Patrick’s Day Oreos
For an easy shortcut recipe, try these St. Patrick’s Day Oreo treats.
You’ll be dipping the Oreos in melted white and green candy coating, then adding sprinkles for an even more festive flair.
14. St. Patty’s Day Sugar Wafers
Who else remembers eating sugar wafer cookies as a kid?
These St. Patrick’s Day wafer cookies are an easy way to transform the time-honored classic into a seasonal favorite.
15. Lucky Charms Cookies
Lucky Charms cookies are made by incorporating the cereal’s marshmallows right into the cookies!
The fun marshmallow colors and shapes go so well with the green cookies, making these a really fun St. Patrick’s Day cookie recipe.
16. Mint Oreo Cookie Bars
These St. Patrick’s Day Oreo cookie bars are such a fun handheld treat!
Made with mint Oreo cookies and green M&Ms, they’re colorful, festive, and super delicious.
More St. PAtrick’s Day Recipes to Check Out
For more festive recipes to serve for St. Patty’s Day, check out these recipes:
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