SH Is for Shamrocks & Sherbet

Snacks that start with SH - Shamrocks and Sherbet

Everyone knows that leprechauns love silly shenanigans, so don’t be surprised if silliness ensues while your little leprechauns make and eat these fun St. Patrick’s Day ABC Snacks.

I have two recipes for you in the post this month! You can pick just one or double the fun and make them both! Either way, these crispy green shamrock chips and refreshing green sherbet float are a yummy way for your family to celebrate the “wearin’ o’ the green” this week!

Linda from our office had twins Ethan and Molly, and younger sister Riley, come and help her with this month’s snacks.

Between the making and the eating, Linda’s kitchen was full of fun (and a few shenanigans) that day.

I hope you have as much fun as they did!

Child making shamrock cutouts in tortilla

SH Is for Shamrock Chips

Print Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make 10-12 shamrock chips:

Shamrock-shaped cookie cutter
1-2 large (green) spinach tortillas or wraps
Cooking spray
Salt
¼ cup hummus or your favorite chip dip

Directions:

Cut shamrocks from spinach tortillas with cookie cutter.
Lay shamrocks and leftover pieces of tortilla on a baking sheet.
Spray pieces with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt and your favorite herbs or seasonings.
Bake at 375° for 7-10 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy.
Serve with your dip.

Adapted from Zakka Life

SH Is for Sherbet Float

Print Recipe

Here’s what you’ll need to make one sherbet float:

2 scoops lime sherbet
8-12 ounces lime soda
Lime slices
Maraschino cherries

Directions:

Add two scoops of lime sherbet to tall drinking glass.
Pour 8-12 ounces of lime soda over sherbet.
If desired, decorate with lime slices and maraschino cherries.

Adapted from Home Cooking Memories

Teaching Tips

As you create your St. Patrick’s Day snacks, practice saying /sh/–/sh/–shamrocks and sherbet with your child.
How many words can you think of that start with the sound of /sh/ as in shamrock?
While you eat your green treats, read about Jamie O’Rourke and the Big Potato: An Irish Folktale by Tomie dePaola.
Download ABC Snacks: Tips for Working on Pre-Reading Skills for more teaching tips.