Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a festive and creative, cute and delicious treat! These Leprechaun Hat Treats are perfect for kids and adults alike. They’re sure to bring joy to your celebration with a touch of mint, a pop of rainbow, and plenty of green. Best of all, they’re easy to make, so even the little ones can join the fun!

Why You’ll Love These St. Patrick’s Day Treats

Perfect for Parties

These Leprechaun Hat Treats are a hit at St. Patrick’s Day parties, school events, or family gatherings. Their eye-catching design and delicious flavor make them a crowd favorite.

Fun and Easy for Kids

This recipe is simple enough for kids to help with dipping, decorating, and assembling. It’s a great way to bond while getting into the holiday spirit.

Customizable Ingredients

Swap out candies or cookies to cater to dietary preferences, or add your own creative twist!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Large Marshmallows
• Keebler Mint and Fudge Cookies (or similar mint-flavored cookies)
• Yellow Starburst Minis
• Green Candy Melts/Discs
• Green Sugar
• Xtreme Airhead Rainbow Strips
• Toothpicks

How to Make Leprechaun Hat Treats

1: Melt the Green Candy

• Place green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.
• Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between sessions, until fully melted.

2: Dip the Marshmallows

• Insert a toothpick into the marshmallow.
• Dip the marshmallow into the melted candy, ensuring it’s fully coated.
• Dip the bottom of the marshmallow into green sugar for a decorative base.

3: Let Them Set

• Place dipped marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Remove the toothpicks and let them dry for 5 minutes.

4: Add the Shamrocks

• Using a sharp knife or kitchen shears, cut small shamrocks from the rainbow Airhead strips.
• Set aside for later decoration.

5: Assemble the Hats

• Place Keebler cookies on a separate baking sheet.
• Add a dollop of melted candy to each cookie’s center, then place a marshmallow on top.
• Let them set for another 5 minutes.

S6: Final Touches

Allow the decorations to dry completely.

Use melted candy as glue to attach the shamrock and yellow buckle (made from Starburst Minis) to each hat.

Place green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between sessions, until fully melted.

Insert a toothpick into the marshmallow. Dip the marshmallow into the melted candy, ensuring it’s fully coated. Dip the bottom of the marshmallow into green sugar for a decorative base.

Place dipped marshmallows on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Remove the toothpicks and let them dry for 5 minutes.

Using a sharp knife, cut small shamrocks from the rainbow Airhead strips. Set aside for later decoration.

Place Keebler cookies on a separate baking sheet. Add a dollop of melted candy to each cookie’s center, then place a marshmallow on top. Let them set for another 5 minutes.

Allow the decorations to dry completely.

Use melted candy as glue to attach the shamrock and yellow buckle (made from Starburst Minis) to each hat.

All done and so cute!

Prep materials in advance for young children to assemble their own treat and then eat it.

These St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hat Treats are perfect for your holiday festivities. Easy to make, fun to decorate, and delicious, they’re sure to bring smiles to everyone’s faces. Gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and let the magic begin!

Have questions? Read on!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Make These Ahead of Time?

Yes! These treats can be made a day in advance and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

How Long Do They Last?

When stored properly, they stay fresh for up to 3 days.

What if I Don’t Have Candy Melts?

You can substitute green chocolate chips or white chocolate with a drop of green food coloring.

More Festive St. Patrick’s Day Ideas

• St. Patty’s Day Snack Cups: Fill cups with green popcorn, pretzels, and candies for an easy snack.
• Mini Rainbow Pancakes: Add food coloring to pancake batter for a colorful breakfast.
• St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Play: Create a sensory bin with green rice, gold coins, and rainbow-colored trinkets.