- Saint Patrick was not even born in Ireland.
- The first Saint Patrick’s Day parade was not in Ireland, but in Boston.
- Saint Patrick’s real name is Maewyn Succat.
- There are more Americans of Irish origin than there are Irish in Ireland.
- There are 10,000 three-leaf clovers for every four-leaf clover.
- 3 large scoops vanilla ice cream (about 1/4 c. each)
- 1/4 c.
- ¼ c. heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp.
- ½ tsp. peppermint extract
- 6 drops green food coloring
- Whipped cream, for topping
- Maraschino cherry, for topping
Directions
In a blender, mix vanilla ice cream, heavy cream, peppermint extract, and food coloring until completely smooth, then pour into a glass.
Top with whipped cream and a cherry before serving.
Source: Delish
St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1-1/4 cups 2% milk
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 can (16 ounces) cream cheese frosting
- Green food coloring and gold sprinkles, optional
Directions
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, pudding mix, baking powder and salt. In a small bowl, beat the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients and mix until blended.
Fill paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Bake at 375° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 18-22 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Add food coloring to frosting if desired; frost cupcakes and decorate with sprinkles.
Source: Taste of Home
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