21 Easy St. Patrick’s Day Treats For the Lazy Parent Who Still Wants to Spread Leprechaun Magic

Pot of gold, who? Sure, we'd all love to stumble upon piles of gold coins at the end of a rainbow, but as far as our kids are concerned, we think they'll feel like the luckiest kiddos on the block with a simpler prize: these easy and quick St. Patrick's Day treats you can make so seamlessly, it'll feel like magic.

Read through for some of the most festive-looking St. Patrick's Day treats we've ever seen (and will totally be whipping up!).

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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting
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Cut-Out Sugar Cookies With Cream Cheese Frosting

All you need is a shamrock cookie cutter and this simple recipe to make your own cut-out sugar cookies with cream cheese frosting.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies
Lemons For Lulu

Mint Chocolate Chip Whoopie Pies

These delicious mint chocolate chip whoopie pies can be made with store-bought frosting, food coloring, and peppermint extract to make the recipe even easier!

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Mint Oreo Fudge
Shugary Sweets

Mint Oreo Fudge

This delicious-looking mint oreo fudge requires just a few ingredients and 20 minutes of prep time.

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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treat Cones
Sprinkle Bakes

Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treat Cones

Rice Krispies Treats, but make it lucky! These adorable Lucky Charms marshmallow treat cones only require six ingredients!

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Shamrock Pretzels
Mrs. Fox's Sweets

Shamrock Pretzels

These shamrock pretzels are easy to make and perfect for kids.

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Mint Cookies-and-Cream Popcorn
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Mint Cookies-and-Cream Popcorn

Popcorn recipes have gotten fancier and fancier, and this mint cookies-and-cream popcorn looks like sweet and salty at its absolute finest!

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Lucky Charms Treats
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Lucky Charms Treats

We bet these Lucky Charms treats will be a mega hit in your home.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip

Perfect served with Oreos, graham crackers, or let's be real, a spoon, this mint chocolate chip cheesecake dip is a treat worthy of your St. Patrick's Day dessert table.

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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Betty Crocker

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

Betty Crocker puts a mint twist on classic chocolate chip cookies.

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Lucky Rainbow Bark
The Domestic Rebel

Lucky Rainbow Bark

If your kid loves peppermint bark around the holidays, they're going to go even crazier for this rainbow bark, complete with Lucky Charms marshmallows!

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Rainbow Fruit Tart
Handmade Charlotte

Rainbow Fruit Tart

All you need is some premade pie crust, colorful fruit pieces, and some cream cheese frosting to make this beautiful rainbow tart that is sure to be gobbled up in seconds.

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Lucky Charms and Green Milk
Thoughtfully Simple

Lucky Charms and Green Milk

Lucky Charms and green milk (what else?!) make for an easy early morning treat to get your child's day started off in a sweet way. Visit Thoughtfully Simple for free "Over the Rainbow" printables to add to the cuteness.

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Vanilla Mint Milkshakes
Jelly Toast

Vanilla Mint Milkshakes

These vanilla mint milkshakes are a festive twist on the slurpable classic!

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Green Velvet Cupcakes
Love From the Oven

Green Velvet Cupcakes

Swap out traditional red velvet for green to create a St. Patty's Day confection that's sure to stand out from the rest.

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Pot of Gold Chex Mix
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Pot of Gold Chex Mix

In 15 minutes (yes, you read that correctly), you can whip up these adorable and edible pots of gold.

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Mint Oreo Cream Cheese Ball
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Mint Oreo Cream Cheese Ball

Make your family this mint Oreo cream cheese ball — which is perfect for dipping your favorite cookies or fruits — in just seven minutes!

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Pretzel Turtles
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Pretzel Turtles

Make these pretzel turtles in minutes with just three ingredients.

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Mint Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes
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Mint Chip Ice Cream Cupcakes

These mint chip ice cream cupcakes combine the best kinds of desserts in one package.