40 Easy Easter Treats You Can Make For Kids & Adults
Celebrate the season with a colorful confection.
If you're planning to serve a variety of delicious Easter goodies at your holiday gathering this year instead of one main dessert, give these Easter treats a try! They're fun for the whole family to make, and even more fun to eat. From cookies to cupcakes to homemade Easter candies, these delicious bites are a great way to celebrate the holiday and round out a delicious Easter dinner or Easter brunch!
Carrot Patch Cupcakes
These cupcakes are bound to bring a big smile to your guests' faces—especially when they find out the "carrot" is frosting!
Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting
We like these cupcakes for how elegantly they recall spring in bloom. But we love them because the bright buttermilk and lime flavor just absolutely bursts out! Serve these for Easter or your next spring party.
Get the recipe for Buttermilk-Lime Cupcakes with Swiss Meringue Buttercream Frosting.
Flower Fruit Tarts
Make these mini flower tarts filled with your choice of jam or lemon curd for a sweet bite worthy of a springtime Easter party.
Peanut Butter Candy Egg Blondies
These peanut butter blondies are stuffed with peanut butter candy eggs for extra nutty goodness.
Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
This pie is set in a meringue shell, which makes it a tasty gluten-free option for your Easter menu.
Tulip Cupcakes
These spring-inspired cakes are topped with a cream cheese buttercream.
Olive Oil Cake with Citrus Compote
When we want to make something easy and delicious to treat guests, we often lean on an olive oil cake. This citrusy version is perfect for Easter gatherings!
Speckled Malted Coconut Cake
Enrobed in light blue speckled frosting, this Easter cake looks just like a robin's egg. Add a Phyllo nest and malted milk egg candies on top, and it's almost too pretty to eat. (We said almost.)
Bunny Sugar Cookies
Coconut tails give these adorable bunny cookies an extra bit of sweetness. Make them on their own, or to decorate this gorgeous cake.
Blueberry-Lemon Loaf Cake
A garnish of edible flowers makes this sweet cake a spring treat worthy of an Easter or Mother's Day celebration. We used edible violas, which echo the hue of the blueberries, but marigolds, lilacs, or cornflowers would also work. Search your farmers' market for the freshest varieties.
Peeps S'mores
We're obsessed with how easy it is to make this festive s'mores skillet recipe. Don't forget to stock up on graham crackers before munching on this addictive treat.
Unicorn Bark
This magical treat is so easy and fun to make. You'll simply swirl around colored melted chocolate, then add sprinkles and candy to your heart's content.
Cinnamon Hard Candies
Want to add a little spice to the holiday? These homemade cinnamon candies will do it!
Raspberry and Pistachio Semifreddo
This easy, creamy, fruity frozen-mousse dessert is like a more airy, lighter ice cream cake.
Blackberry Tart
For a refreshing, adult-style Easter treat, try this blackberry tart that uses an extra-creamy mascarpone-based filling.
Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart With Fresh Strawberries
A sprinkle of live chamomile flowers give this easy tart the perfect bit of springtime flare.
Get the recipe for Chamomile-Mascarpone Tart With Fresh Strawberries.
Chocolate Covered Coconut Cream Eggs
Coconut lovers will flip for these chocolate-coated Easter eggs! Coconut, pistachio, and chocolate are a delicious combination that can't be beat.
Get the recipe for Chocolate Covered Coconut Cream Eggs at Baker by Nature.
Pound Cake with Strawberry Icing
Sometimes you just can't beat a classic pound cake, especially when it's topped with strawberry icing! Set this out for Easter guests and watch their eyes light up!
Get the recipe for Pound Cake with Strawberry Icing at How Sweet Eats.
Easter Bunny Bark
Grab your favorite Easter candy, sprinkles, and the kids because this chocolate bark is a sweet and crafty Easter treat. It's as fun to make as it is to eat!
Get the recipe for Easter Bunny Bark at Sally's Baking Addiction.
Milk Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Bunny Cookies
These bunny cookies are adorable for Easter! Melty chocolate is sandwiched between peanut butter cookies and decorated with chocolate and white chocolate. They're fun for the whole family!
Get the recipe for Milk Chocolate Stuffed Peanut Butter Bunny Cookies at Half Baked Harvest.
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