DIY Recipes: How to Make Your Desserts Better With Booze

Kick up St. Paddy's Day with these sweet and sinful treats!

Turn Up! - This St. Patrick's Day, why not kick things up a notch by adding a little booze to your favorite sweets? If you need a few tips to help guide you through, then read on to take a look at some festive, spiked recipes. They’re scrumptious! By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

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Turn Up! - This St. Patrick's Day, why not kick things up a notch by adding a little booze to your favorite sweets? If you need a few tips to help guide you through, then read on to take a look at some festive, spiked recipes. They’re scrumptious! By Dontaira Terrell (Photo: Hero Images/Corbis)

Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes - If you love chocolate, then you’ll absolutely fall in love with these sinful treats. This cupcake recipe calls for a splash of Guinness beer in the cake and Jameson whiskey in the ganache. To spruce things up, add a little Bailey’s Irish cream into the frosting. (Photo: Diana Haronis/Getty Images)

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Irish Car Bomb Cupcakes - If you love chocolate, then you’ll absolutely fall in love with these sinful treats. This cupcake recipe calls for a splash of Guinness beer in the cake and Jameson whiskey in the ganache. To spruce things up, add a little Bailey’s Irish cream into the frosting. (Photo: Diana Haronis/Getty Images)

Corona Limeade Popsicles - Who said popsicles were just for kids? With three simple ingredients (sugar, lime juice and one cup of Corona beer), it’s definitely worth the six-hour wait in order for this icy treat to thoroughly freeze. (Photo: Larissa Veronesi/Westend61/Corbis)

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Corona Limeade Popsicles - Who said popsicles were just for kids? With three simple ingredients (sugar, lime juice and one cup of Corona beer), it’s definitely worth the six-hour wait in order for this icy treat to thoroughly freeze. (Photo: Larissa Veronesi/Westend61/Corbis)

Tequila Lime Cookies - Want to add a little umph to your homemade cookie batch? These delectable cookies are reminiscent of a classic margarita while adding a festive touch. Both the cookie and glaze are infused with tequila and any amount of triple sec, depending on your liking for an added citrus taste. (Photo: Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

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Tequila Lime Cookies - Want to add a little umph to your homemade cookie batch? These delectable cookies are reminiscent of a classic margarita while adding a festive touch. Both the cookie and glaze are infused with tequila and any amount of triple sec, depending on your liking for an added citrus taste. (Photo: Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

Kahlua and Cream Chocolate Mocha Cookies - Looking for the perfect combo of coffee and cream in mini bites? Well, look no further because these cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and curb your coffee craving at the same time. The cookies and cream topping gives the otherwise soft cookie a sensational crunch effect and a tablespoon of Kahlua brings out the richness of the mocha flavor.  (Photo: Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/MCT /Landov)

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Kahlua and Cream Chocolate Mocha Cookies - Looking for the perfect combo of coffee and cream in mini bites? Well, look no further because these cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth and curb your coffee craving at the same time. The cookies and cream topping gives the otherwise soft cookie a sensational crunch effect and a tablespoon of Kahlua brings out the richness of the mocha flavor.  (Photo: Tammy Ljungblad/Kansas City Star/MCT /Landov)

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Amaretto Fudge - With a recipe as simple as 1-2-3, it’s no wonder why this decadent dessert is an instant hit. Milk chocolate chips are tossed into a mix of sweetened condensed milk, a small amount of vanilla extract and approximately two ounces of Amaretto liqueur to create a yummy fudge that melts in your mouth. (Photo: Chris Stephens/Plain Dealer /Landov)

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Amaretto Fudge - With a recipe as simple as 1-2-3, it’s no wonder why this decadent dessert is an instant hit. Milk chocolate chips are tossed into a mix of sweetened condensed milk, a small amount of vanilla extract and approximately two ounces of Amaretto liqueur to create a yummy fudge that melts in your mouth. (Photo: Chris Stephens/Plain Dealer /Landov)

Jack Daniel's Apple Cobbler - With a 40-minute cook time and a super simple recipe, this apple cobbler, made with Jack Daniel’s whiskey, is a flavorful and fulfilling delight. (Photo: Robbins, Heath/the food passionates/Corbis)

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Jack Daniel's Apple Cobbler - With a 40-minute cook time and a super simple recipe, this apple cobbler, made with Jack Daniel’s whiskey, is a flavorful and fulfilling delight. (Photo: Robbins, Heath/the food passionates/Corbis)

Cinnamon Bread Pudding - Time to curl up and get cozy with a bowl of warm cinnamon bread pudding, which is comprised of brown sugar, cinnamon spice, cinnamon streusel topping and a sweetened rum sauce. (Photo: Rupp Tina/the food passionates/Corbis)

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Cinnamon Bread Pudding - Time to curl up and get cozy with a bowl of warm cinnamon bread pudding, which is comprised of brown sugar, cinnamon spice, cinnamon streusel topping and a sweetened rum sauce. (Photo: Rupp Tina/the food passionates/Corbis)

Chocolate Rum Balls - Infusing the chocolate cake mix with rum and chopped pecans and topping it off with powdered sugar creates the perfect treat. Trust us, this easy-to-bake dessert will leave your mouth watering for more. (Photo: John Smith/Corbis)

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Chocolate Rum Balls - Infusing the chocolate cake mix with rum and chopped pecans and topping it off with powdered sugar creates the perfect treat. Trust us, this easy-to-bake dessert will leave your mouth watering for more. (Photo: John Smith/Corbis)

Gingerbread Men - Let's take the traditional gingerbread men to another level by adding a double dose of Kahlua liqueur to the batter. If you really want to give your guests an extra special treat, you can top off the icing with a little Kahlua as well. Enjoy!  (Photo: John Block/Blend Images/Corbis)

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Gingerbread Men - Let's take the traditional gingerbread men to another level by adding a double dose of Kahlua liqueur to the batter. If you really want to give your guests an extra special treat, you can top off the icing with a little Kahlua as well. Enjoy!  (Photo: John Block/Blend Images/Corbis)