EASY Leprechaun St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Treats

Celebrate the luck of the Irish this year with this ultra adorable (and EASY) St. Patrick’s Day gnome treat. These adorable leprechaun gnomes take only 15 minutes and are so simple that even the kids can make them!

When I shared my Santa Gnome Cake Mix Cookies, I had such a fun reaction that I knew I would need to share some variations of the idea. Who doesn’t love gnomes? They’re super cute and fun!

Well, here you go! Today, I have a St. Patrick’s Day Gnome treat for you that’s even easier to make because you don’t have to make any cookies!

That’s right. Instead of cookies, we’re using marshmallows. Didn’t I say it was easy?

Is there really a better way to get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit than by enjoying a tasty, holiday-inspired dessert?

Leprechaun Gnome Desserts the Kids Can Help Make

Here’s what you’ll need to make these fun and easy treats! I separated out the full list into “helpful ingredients” and “tools needed”. Grab these ingredients:

• orange candy melts
• light green candy melts
• Leprechaun Sprinklefetti 
• orange sugar sprinkles
• orange confetti sprinkles​
• green sugar sprinkles
• green jimmies sprinkles
• jumbo marshmallows
• green Sixlets chocolate candies – You could also substitute Skittles, M&M’s, or any other round green candy. )
• sugar ice cream cones

Useful tools/materials:

• Heat safe glass bowls
• Parchment paper 
• Spoons
• Small sharp paring knife 

Days like St. Patrick’s Day are SO MUCH FUN for kids – use this list of Fun + Wacky Holidays to make even more days special all year long (and have more FUN!)

How to Make a St. Patrick’s Day Gnome Treat 

Follow these directions and you’ll have Leprechaun gnome treats to enjoy in practically no time!

Step 1

Heat the green candy melts in a heat safe glass bowl according to the directions on the bag. 

If you aren’t sure how here’s what I do: I heat for 1 minute at 50% power, stir, and then heat for an additional 30 seconds at 50% power.

Stir very well, as the majority of the candy will melt once stirred. If not, you can heat an additional 15 seconds

Step 2

Dip the pointy end of the sugar cones into the melted green candy, and then immediately dip in either green sugar or jimmies sprinkles. 

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Step 3

Using a spoon, spread the green candy around the other end of the cone, approximately 1” up the cone.

Immediately dip, or sprinkle the Lucky Leprechaun Sprinkle Mix onto the green candy. 

Note: The green candy hardens quickly, so work quickly, or do the front first and then the back side of the cone. Place each dipped cone on parchment paper to set for approximately 1-2 minutes.

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Step 4

Stuff a jumbo marshmallow into each cone.If you are having a hard time getting them to fit inside, using the handle of a spoon, push the sides until they fit into the cone.

Step 5

Heat the orange candy melts, according to the package directions like in step 1.

Using a spoon, spread the melted orange candy onto the marshmallow in the shape of a beard, leaving just enough of the marshmallow uncovered to be the face. 

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Step 6

Immediately sprinkle orange sugar sprinkles, and then orange confetti sprinkles onto the melted candy.

Again, the candy hardens quickly, so add the sprinkles quickly, or work in sections.

Don’t forget to cover the back too!

Step 7

Reheat any of the remaining green candy melts in the microwave for an additional 30 seconds at 50% power.

Using a sharp paring knife, make a small hole for the nose. Dip the green Sixlets into the melted green candy, and then immediately place in the nose hole. 

Hold for a few seconds until it sets, so that the candy doesn’t fall out. 

Your Leprechaun St. Patrick’s Day gnomes are ready to enjoy!

St. Patrick’s Gnome Recipe Tips and Tricks

Eat immediately – these St. Patrick’s Day Gnome treats are best if eaten immediately, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.

Use the sprinkles you want – I gave you links to the sprinkles that I used for this recipe, but there is some play in there. You can totally change out the sprinkles to something else you already have or like better, if you prefer!

Recipe FAQs

Here are some common questions I see and their answers.

How long do these leprechaun gnomes last?

Well, they likely won’t last 5 minutes because hands small and large will be grabbing these treats to gobble them up! On the off chance that you should have leftovers, you can store them for up to 1 week in an airtight container.

The marshmallow may become a little more tough and chewy, but the flavor profiles will remain the same.

How do I store leftover candy melt?

If you don’t use all of the melted candies, you can simply put any leftovers into a plastic sandwich bag and seal it up. It will stay good and be ready for you to use next time!

Aren’t these St. Patrick’s Day gnome treats adorable? They’re ALMOST too good to eat…but the kids won’t worry too much about that part. I’m sure they’ll be devoured in even less time than it took you to make them!

I hope you enjoy these St. Patrick’s Day gnome treats…and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Days like St. Patrick’s Day are SO MUCH FUN for kids – use this list of Fun + Wacky Holidays to make even more days special all year long (and have more FUN!)

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