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The post St. Patrick’s Day OREO Pops {Recipe} first appeared on Clementine County.]]> No need to hunt for end of rainbows.  These St. Patrick’s Day OREO Pops are so fun, they’re like a pot of gold.  The simple recipe is a great one to share with your little leprechauns.

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Growing up, my mom decorated for every holiday.  From the wall decor to the mantle, the plates to the placemats–everything was swapped out for the next holiday.

My love language is food, so finding ways to treat my loved ones is how I celebrate holidays like St. Patrick’s Day.  These festive OREO Pops are covered in chocolate and topped with themed sprinkles.  Because you can make an entire package of cookies at once, they’re perfect for a class party or any celebration.

Treat your little leprechauns with St. Patrick's Day OREO Pops. The simple recipe is great for class parties or any St. Patrick's Day celebration.

St. Patrick’s Day OREO Pops

These St. Patrick’s Day OREO Pops are actually so simple to put together.  OREO Cookies, candy melts, and assorted theme sprinkles are all it takes!

I saw all of the sprinkles for St. Patrick’s Day end-capped at my Michael’s Store when roaming.  These are the sprinkles used in the pops:

Gold sugar sprinkles

Gold coin sprinkles (Available at Michaels)

Shamrock sprinkles (Available at Michaels)

Did you know you can use the Michael’s app to score great coupons?  Make sure to screenshot the coupon in advance so you aren’t fumbling with the app trying to access it in the checkout line.

If you happen to be shopping online, I adore this festive St. Patrick’s Day sprinkle collection.

St. Patrick's Day OREO Pops {Recipe}
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  2. Place contents of one bag candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Heat on high for 30 seconds and stir. Repeat in 30-second increments, stirring each time, until completely melted. Do not overheat as the chocolate will seize and become unusable. Do not add water. If the candy melts are too thick, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Stir again. You can add up to 1 tablespoon if needed to reach pourable consistency.
  3. Dip the tip of each lollipop stick and gently press into the cream center of the cookies. If the cookie cracks, press it back together.
  4. Resting the lollipop stick against the side of the bowl, Spoon melted candy over the cookie. Then flip and repeat on the opposite side. Turn the cookie sideways and allow the excess candy melts to run back into the bowl. If air bubbles form, pop them with a toothpick.
  5. Place the coated cookie onto the baking sheet. Immediately add sprinkles and press larger sprinkles into the cookie.
  6. Allow cookie to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster results. Store in an airtight container as room temperature.

The pops are perfect for sharing with your children, but also so pretty that you can serve them alongside a glass of Guinness for grown-ups too.

Looking for more St. Patrick’s Day recipes?

The Cutest Leprechaun Cookies

Nutter Butters are covered in two different colors of chocolate to make the sweetest little leprechauns.  Get the rest of the details in the post.


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The post The Cutest Leprechaun Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day first appeared on Clementine County.]]> How lucky am I to be able to share these super cute St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Cookies with you? They’re made out of Nutter Butter cookies and a few inexpensive ingredients.  Make them with your little leprechauns for a sweet St. Patrick’s Day snack or classroom party.

This post many contain affiliate links.  Please read my Disclosure Policy for more information.

Each holiday is marked by the treats coming through our kitchen. With Valentine’s Day behind us, I’m ready to channel my inner Irish and get ready for St. Patrick’s Day.   My girls and I love baking adorable treats.  But we also love quick and easy holiday hacks.

These super cute Leprechaun cookies are perfect for making with kids!  The cookies are store-bought, so your job is solely to transform them into a happy leprechaun.  They’re made with candy melts and a few commercially available supplies.

Decorating can be done using squeeze bottles, which are a great thing to have on hand for bakers.  But if you’re looking to save (money or kitchen space), a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off totally works.

The cookies are great for sharing with the people who make you feel lucky.  If your child’s class or friend group doesn’t have allergy concerns, they also make an adorable snack for a classroom party.

The cutest Leprechaun Cookies for St. Patrick's Day are easy! Nutter Butter Leprechaun Cookies are dipped in chocolate to make an easy March treat! #leprechauns #StPatricksDay

The Cutest Leprechaun Cookies Recipe

Super Cute Leprechaun Nutter Butters
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Melt green candy melts according to package directions. Be careful not to overcook candy, or it will become too thick. Add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening if it is too thick.
  2. While candy melts are in progress, prepare baking sheet with waxed paper.
  3. Dip 1/3 of cookie into melted green chocolate. Shake off excess, and place on waxed paper to harden.
  4. After all the cookies are dipped, pour remaining candy melts into a piping bag with a fine tip or a zip-top freezer bag with a small corner snipped. Create a line of candy melts across each cookie where the dipped area meets the cookie to create a hat brim. Repeat the line if desired to create a thicker looking brim. Allow to set completely before proceeding.
  5. Melt orange candy and place in a piping bag, freezer bag, or squeeze bottle. Apply the candy melts to the cookie to create a beard. Allow to set completely before proceeding.
  6. Melt the back candy and pour into a piping bag with a fine tip or a zip-top freezer bag with a small corner snipped. Create a line of candy melts across each cookie just above the hat brim. Immediately press a shamrock sprinkle into the black line.
  7. Using a toothpick, apply a small amount of black candy melts to the back of a candy eyeball. Press into place on the leprechaun’s face and repeat with the other eye.
  8. Allow candy coating to harden before serving or packaging.
Recipe Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Placing in the refrigerator may cause the cookie to soften.

To make the leprechauns, you’ll be dipping Nutter Butter cookies in melted candy.  Green makes up the hat with a thin black brim.  To give a little extra luck of the Irish, a shamrock sprinkle tops his hat.  My sprinkles were end capped at my local Michael’s store, but a similar sprinkle is available on Amazon.

The orange beard takes an ounce more precision, but is appropriate for beginning bakers.  The edible candy eyeballs can be set into hardening candy.  The little faces each have their own personalities when the eyes aren’t perfectly placed!

Looking for More St. Patrick’s Day Baking Supplies?


Perfect Soundtrack for

St. Patrick’s Day Baking

Flogging Molly – Drunken Lullabies 

Dropkick Murphys

The Chieftains

U2

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