Saint Patricks is right around the corner! If you need any dishes themed for the holiday then you’re in luck! Time to celebrate with friends and family by making festive dishes! 

One amazing recipe for the holiday is mint chocolate pudding cookies! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 small box instant vanilla pudding mix 3.4 oz
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp mint extract
• 3 drops blue coloring + 10-15 drops green coloring
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips*

Instructions:

1. Cream together sugar and butter. Add egg, sour cream and pudding mix. In a small bowl, combine flour, salt & baking soda. Incorporate flour mixture into the pudding mixture and mix until well combined. Add mint extract and food coloring until desired color is achieved.
2. Add in chocolate chips. *I used 3/4 cup chocolate chunks, 3/4 cup regular chocolate chips and 1/2 cup Andes baking bits. Any combination is wonderful, but note that while the Andes mint baking pieces add an incredible flavor, they kind of disappear in the cookies. So add them in addition to the 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, if you opt to put them in!
3. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet.
4. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and enjoy(BUTTERWITHASIDEOFBREAD)!

The second recipe on the list of flavorful and festive treats to share on Saint Patty’s Day morning is green pancakes! 

Ingredients: 

• 1 cup flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green food coloring 
• Whipped cream to taste
• Rainbow sprinkles to taste

Instructions: 

1. In a large bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, buttermilk, and vanilla and 3 to 4 drops of green food coloring – more or less to your taste.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
4. Heat a griddle to medium heat and spray with cooking spray.
5. Pour 1/4 cup of pancake mixture onto the griddle.
6. Once the sides start to dry and the top is bubbling, flip the pancake using a large spatula.
7. Cook until both sides of the pancake are golden brown and the middle is cooked through (you can check by inserting a toothpick into the middle of the pancake – if it comes out dry it is done).
8. Remove from heat and serve with whipped cream and rainbow sprinkles on top(FAVFAMILYRECIPES).

Another delicious and classic dish for the holiday is the shamrock shake. Originally from Mcdonalds, this scrumptious drink is all the talk during March. 

Ingredients: 

• 2 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
• 1/4 teaspoon green food coloring
• optional toppings whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate mint, maraschino cherry

Instructions: 

1. Add all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth in consistency.
2. Pour into a tall glass and top with whipped cream and sprinkles, a chocolate mint, or a maraschino cherry(FAVFAMILYRECIPES).

These recipes are sure to be a hit with loved ones and friends! One student, Ann Chen (10) says, “I can’t wait to make these treats for Saint Patrick’s Day this year!” Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Mustangs!