Whether you’ve already celebrated St. Patrick’s Day or are planning to celebrate this upcoming weekend, there are some great themed treats you should try. The color green, rainbows, shamrocks and pots of gold are popular icons of the holiday. These sweet or savory treats could feature these colors and charms. Some things to try to make for St. Patrick’s Day might include lucky charm marshmallow treats, green jello, Irish soda bread and a fun, holiday themed popcorn.
Lucky charm marshmallow treats might come out to be my personal favorite from this list of things to make. This dessert item features lucky charms and melted marshmallows, creating a delicious and St. Patty’s Day themed bar. It is a different version of a rice krispie treat, using lucky charm cereal rather than rice krispies. With their colorful marshmallow pieces and gooey texture, lucky charms marshmallow treats are a festive and sweet way to celebrate this holiday.
Green jello, most likely lime flavored, is a favorite treat to make for St. Patrick’s Day. It is also an easy recipe to follow for those that tend to struggle in the kitchen. Simply follow the instructions on the box and you will have your festive jello. You can also add whipped cream clouds and a rainbow airhead on top of the jello to make the dessert even more St. Patrick’s Day themed. The vibrant color and fun toppings make green jello a fun and festive treat that will brighten up any St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The next item to make for the holiday is Irish soda bread. This is not a dessert but it’s the perfect savory addition to a St. Patrick’s Day spread. This traditional Irish bread is made with four simple ingredients, flour, baking soda, salt and buttermilk. Some recipes also have ways to create variations of the bread by including raisins and other additions. Irish soda bread is typically served warmed up and with butter. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with your favorite dish, Irish soda bread adds a classic and comforting touch to any St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
The final dessert or treat to add to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration is a themed popcorn. The classic snack can be made to be sweet or savory with many different variations of toppings. For example, a recipe for a treat called pot ‘o gold popcorn that might be popular uses chocolate drizzle with gold buttons added on top to create the pot of gold look. Another variation of pot o’ gold popcorn is to make the popcorn into bite sized pieces using butter, honey and salt melted together. This causes the popcorn to meld together into golden popcorn bites. Themed popcorn is a fun and delicious addition to any St. Patrick’s Day party, making it a treat everyone will enjoy.
No matter how or when you choose to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, these festive treats will definitely add a special touch to any spread. From sweet and colorful lucky charms marshmallow bars to savory Irish soda bread, and fun, themed popcorn, there’s a treat for anyone and everyone. These simple yet creative recipes will bring joy and tasty flavors to your holiday celebrations.
