A Whimsical Treat for St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect time to add a little magic to your baking, and these Leprechaun Hat Brownies are the ultimate festive treat! Cute, fun, and easy to make, these little brownie bites are topped with marshmallows coated in green candy melts, creating adorable leprechaun hats that will bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Perfect for kids’ parties, classroom celebrations, or just an excuse to enjoy a festive dessert, these Leprechaun Hat Brownies are a sweet way to bring the luck of the Irish to your table! 🎩🍀✨

Ingredients & Tools Needed

For the Brownies:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder

For the Leprechaun Hat Toppers:

• 12 large marshmallows
• 1 cup green candy melts
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil (for smooth melting)
• ¼ cup black decorating icing or fondant (for the hatband)
• 12 small gold sprinkles or yellow fondant squares (for the buckle)

Tools You’ll Need:

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Mini muffin tin or brownie pan
• Microwave-safe bowl for melting candy
• Piping bag or toothpicks for decorating

How to Make Leprechaun Hat Brownies

Step 1: Bake the Brownie Bites

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin or brownie pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
3. Sift in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, then mix until just combined.
4. Spoon batter into the mini muffin tin, filling each about ¾ full.
5. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Let brownies cool completely before assembling.

Step 2: Make the Leprechaun Hats

1. Melt green candy melts with coconut oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
2. Dip each marshmallow into the melted green candy, covering it completely.
3. Place coated marshmallows on parchment paper to set (about 10 minutes).

Step 3: Assemble & Decorate

1. Pipe a small amount of melted chocolate on top of each brownie bite and place a coated marshmallow on top to secure.
2. Use black icing or fondant to wrap around the base of the marshmallow, creating the hatband.
3. Add a gold sprinkle or yellow fondant square in the center to create a buckle.
4. Let set completely before serving.

☘️ Pro Tips for Perfect Leprechaun Hat Brownies

✔ For extra fudgy brownies: Use dark chocolate cocoa powder and slightly underbake.
✔ For mess-free decorating: Use tweezers to place the gold sprinkle buckle precisely.
✔ For easy removal from the tin: Line mini muffin cups with paper liners or grease well.
✔ For a flavor twist: Add a splash of Irish cream to the brownie batter for adults!

Fun St. Patrick’s Day Variations

🎉 Gold-Dusted Hats – Sprinkle edible gold glitter on the marshmallow before it sets.
🎉 Mint Chocolate Brownies – Add mint extract to the batter for an extra festive touch.
🎉 Leprechaun Hat Cake Pops – Make these as cake pops instead of brownies for a portable treat!

A Sweet & Lucky Farewell

These Leprechaun Hat Brownies are a delightful, whimsical way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Whether you’re making them for a party, gifting them to friends, or just having fun in the kitchen, they’re sure to bring smiles, sweetness, and a little Irish luck to your day.

As the Irish say, “Wherever you go and whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish be there with you.” ☘️✨

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