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The Best Green, Gold & Rainbow Foods to Eat on St. Patrick's Day

Time to get lucky! Whip up these recipes for one festive March 17
By Lexi Dwyer and Morgan Gibson March 08, 2017 10:33 AM
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GRASSHOPPER ICE CREAM SANDWICHES

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These minty treats from The Chew's Clinton Kelly are the perfect size so you can hold a sandwich in one hand, and Guinness in the other. Get the recipe HERE.

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GREEN VELVET CHEESECAKE

GREEN VELVET CHEESECAKE
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The only thing we love more than red velvet? Green velvet for St. Patrick's Day. Especially when it's sandwiched between cheesecake layers, then topped with Irish cream chocolate ganache and whipped cream.

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LEPRECHAUN HAT S'MORES

LEPRECHAUN HAT S'MORES
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These chocolate s'mores are almost too easy: Simply cover a cookie in chocolate (the trick: smooth the top with a toothpick for that even surface) and attach chocolate-covered marshmallows to make the hat shape.

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POT O' GOLD CUPCAKES

POT O' GOLD CUPCAKES
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That pot of gold you're looking at is actually a doughnut hole that's been dipped in dark chocolate. The gold? Yellow MampMs. The confections look impressive, yet are totally doable.

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IRISH CREAM TRUFFLES

IRISH CREAM TRUFFLES
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These delicate looking sweets pack a powerful punch, with a jolting combo of espresso powder, Irish cream and bittersweet chocolate.

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MAGICALLY DELICIOUS MARTINI

MAGICALLY DELICIOUS MARTINI
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The best part of Lucky Charms is obviously the marshmallows, which are also the star of this creamy, minty martini. To get the 'mallows to neatly stick to the glass, coat the rim with a thin layer of honey. Magic!

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MINI RAINBOW DOUGHNUTS

MINI RAINBOW DOUGHNUTS
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Confession: We were intimidated when we first looked at these technicolored treats – along with food coloring, they only required four basic ingredients (you've probably got them in your pantry) and can be prepped and baked in about 20 minutes.

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KEY LIME PIE SMOOTHIE

KEY LIME PIE SMOOTHIE
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If you're looking for a healthy-but-tasty alternative to Guinness or whiskey, sip on this pie-inspired green smoothie – complete with meringue topping and crumbled graham crackers.

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GRASSHOPPER FUDGE

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The minty cocktail gets a decadent makeover with this bright-green, adults-only fudge recipe. The secret ingredient? Crème de menthe.

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RAINBOW FRUIT TRAY

RAINBOW FRUIT TRAY
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Arrange an assortment of colorful fruit to represent one of St. Patrick's Day's most beloved symbols, with marshmallows as the cloud and Rolo caramels as the coveted pot of gold.

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ST. PADDY'S PANCAKES

ST. PADDY'S PANCAKES
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We're well aware that pancakes are the breakfast of champions – but green food dye and a handful of mini marshmallows make them a lucky breakfast, too.

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MINI MINT SHAMROCK CHEESECAKES

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It's easy to create these clover-shaped treats: Use a lift-and-serve pan to make individual heart-shaped cheesecake bites, then assemble four together in a shamrock shape and add a drizzle of chocolate for the stem.

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LEPRECHAUN CAKE POPS

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These bites may not be the easiest things to create – the cake balls are covered meticulously in melted white chocolate dyed peach, orange and other colors – but they're certainly one of the cutest.

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CLOVER RICE KRISPIES TREATS

CLOVER RICE KRISPIES TREATS
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"I made these with my mom as a little girl and thought it would be fun to carry on the tradition. My mom always went all out for Saint Patrick's Day. Everything was magically GREEN!" writes I Heart Naptime blogger Jamielyn Nye of these bright marshmallow snacks.

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LAST-MINUTE MARSHMALLOWS

LAST-MINUTE MARSHMALLOWS
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One of the best things about this idea? If you're decorating with kids, even younger ones will be able to make their own treats with minimal help, so you can kick back and enjoy a well-deserved cocktail.

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SPARKLING SHAMROCK CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

SPARKLING SHAMROCK CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL
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Not a fan of green beer? Have some bubbles! To give an ordinary glass of champagne some Irish spirit, spike it with a generous splash of Midori. Plus, a honeydew shamrock garnish adds a festive touch while echoing the drink's melon flavor.

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    1 of 16 GRASSHOPPER ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
    2 of 16 GREEN VELVET CHEESECAKE
    3 of 16 LEPRECHAUN HAT S'MORES
    4 of 16 POT O' GOLD CUPCAKES
    5 of 16 IRISH CREAM TRUFFLES
    6 of 16 MAGICALLY DELICIOUS MARTINI
    7 of 16 MINI RAINBOW DOUGHNUTS
    8 of 16 KEY LIME PIE SMOOTHIE
    9 of 16 GRASSHOPPER FUDGE
    10 of 16 RAINBOW FRUIT TRAY
    11 of 16 ST. PADDY'S PANCAKES
    12 of 16 MINI MINT SHAMROCK CHEESECAKES
    13 of 16 LEPRECHAUN CAKE POPS
    14 of 16 CLOVER RICE KRISPIES TREATS
    15 of 16 LAST-MINUTE MARSHMALLOWS
    16 of 16 SPARKLING SHAMROCK CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL

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