Ready to bring a little luck (and a lot of fun) to your next St. Patrick’s Day gathering? These delicious and adorable Pot of Gold Snacks are just the thing to add a sweet touch to any celebration!
What to Gather
This recipe is all about bringing simple ingredients together to make something magical. A full list of ingredients with measurements is available in the printable recipe card below.
- Vanilla Frosting – This is the glue that holds everything together! Plus, it gives you that creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the crunchy graham crackers.
- Green Food Coloring – A few drops of food coloring turn the frosting into pretty grass-like goodness.
- Yellow Food Coloring – Because what’s a pot of gold without some golden shimmer, right?
- Full-Size Graham Crackers – These are the sturdy base for all the toppings.
- Mini Brownies (Brownie Bites) – Little fudgy brownies act as the pot for the brightly colored gold.
- Rainbow Airhead Xtremes – These colorful strips act as the rainbow.
- Mini Marshmallows – These are used to make the pillowy clouds at the base of the rainbow.
- Sprinkles – Use these for even more sparkle!
Time to Make the Magic Happen
These pot of gold snacks come together quickly, so grab the kids (or don’t — your choice!) and get ready to whip up some edible gold!
- Tint the Frosting. Place the majority of the frosting in one bowl and the rest in another. Add green food coloring to one for grass and yellow food coloring to the other for gold.
- Prepare the Base. Lay out the graham crackers on the counter or a rimmed paper plate.
- Create the Grass. Spread or pipe the green frosting onto the graham crackers using a grass tip (Wilton #233) for a fun textured effect.
- Place the Pot. Set a mini brownie on one side of the graham cracker.
- Make the Gold. Pipe yellow frosting onto the top of the brownie using a round or star tip (Wilton #21) to mimic a pile of gold coins.
- Add the Rainbow. Use kitchen shears or a sharp knife to cut the Airhead Xtremes to about 3.5 inches, any more and it slacks. Press one of the ends into the gold and the other into the grass to create the rainbow arch.
- Finish with Clouds. Place mini marshmallows at the base of each rainbow for fluffy clouds.
- Decorate. Sprinkle on some extra sparkle for that final magical touch — use either glittery sprinkles or a sparkly icing.
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- Salt – No salt here, but you can sprinkle it onto the gold in the brownie if you want a pop of salty-meets-sweet flavor.
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- Swaps – Want a different base? Try shortbread cookies! No mini brownies? Use mini chocolate cupcakes or even a stack of chocolate sandwich cookies.
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- Senses – The warm aroma of vanilla frosting, the chewy bite of the brownie, and the crunch of the graham cracker make every bite a treat. Plus, these are as fun to look at as they are to eat!
Storage and Freezing
These snacks are best enjoyed fresh, but if you need to store them, it’s easy to do. You can prep the frosting a day ahead to save time. Just store the two separately in airtight containers until you’re ready to assemble.
How to Store
Store finished treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just be aware that the marshmallows may harden slightly.
Can I Freeze Pot of Gold Snacks?
These pot of gold snacks aren’t ideal for freezing since the frosting can change texture, but if you must, freeze them in a single layer before transferring to an airtight container. Thaw them at room temperature before serving.
Quick Q&A
Absolutely! Just cut them into small, bite-sized pieces so they fit nicely on the graham crackers.
No worries! A zip-top bag with the corner snipped off works just fine. Or, just spread it on with a butter knife — no fancy tools required!
Yes! Just swap the graham crackers for a gluten-free alternative, and make sure your brownies are gluten-free too.
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Pot of Gold Snacks
Ingredients
- 16 ounce vanilla frosting , more if you plan to pipe on the grass
- green food coloring
- yellow food coloring
- 12 full size graham crackers
- 12 mini brownies (Brownie Bites, 3 bags)
- 1 4.5 ounce package rainbow Airhead Xtremes
- 48 mini marshmallows
- sprinkles , as desired
Instructions
- Divide the frosting into two bowls, 2/3 of the into one bowl and mixed with green food coloring to make “grass” and 1/3 into a different bowl with yellow food coloring to make “gold”.
- Place the graham cracker on a work surface, if working with kids, best to use a paper plate with a rim to catch any mess.
- Either slather on or pipe on using a “grass” tip or Wilton tip #233 to make the grass.
- Place a brownie muffin on one side. Using a round tip or star tip or Wilton tip #21, make the “gold”.
- Cut 6 of the rainbow Airheads to 3.5 inches. Loop one half sticking it into the "gold and the other half into the "grass.
- Surround the rainbow on the grass with 4 mini marshmallows.
- Decorate using sparkle icing or other sprinkles.
- If you've tried this, let us know how it went!
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