6 Easy Easter Treats That You Can Make With Your Little Peeps
The Easter Bunny himself would be proud.
Between dyeing eggs and opening baskets, there are so many fun Easter activities for kids to enjoy—but there’s something extra magical about inviting your little peeps into the kitchen to whip up Easter desserts of their very own. Sure, things might get a little messy (okay, a lot messy), but that’s half the fun. Plus, the memories you’ll make are sweeter than any candy!
Whether your kids love stirring, shaping, sprinkling, or decorating, these easy Easter treats give them plenty of ways to join in on the fun. From colorful cereal treats and sprinkle-adorned cookies to chocolaty “nests” and candy-topped creations, they can help by pressing cereal mixtures into pans, cutting out fun shapes, drizzling icing, or adding confectioneries for a finishing touch.
Since baking up basket-worthy treats doubles as a fun Easter craft, you can whip out these ideas to help fill a rainy afternoon, during a kid-friendly Easter party, or when you need ideas for a classroom celebration. No matter what you choose, the sweets on this list are full of cheerful holiday charm without requiring anything too complicated. Even the Easter Bunny will be impressed!
Easter Bark
This colorful bark looks like it came straight from the Easter Bunny’s workshop. It’s a no-bake treat that comes together in minutes—just melt candy, swirl, scatter, and chill in the fridge.
Get the Easter Bark recipe.
Bird’s Nest Cookies
Everyone will be chirping about these cookies! The sweet little nests look impressive but they’re easy to make: A simple mix of crunchy noodles, creamy peanut butter, and melted chocolate forms the “twigs,” while candy eggs tucked inside complete the adorable illusion.
Get Ree’s Bird’s Nest Cookies recipe.
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
If peanut butter cups are your kids’ favorite candy, these homemade eggs are sure to delight! The creamy peanut butter filling is shaped into eggs and coated in rich chocolate for that iconic look. Finish them off with drizzles of chocolate or colorful sprinkles.
Get the Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs recipe.
Easter Egg Cookies
These cookies are loaded with melty chocolate chips and pastel candy eggs! Little hands can add to them with icing, sprinkles, or even more chocolate candies. They’re just as fun to make as they are to eat!
Get the Easter Egg Cookies recipe.
Easter Nest Eggs
These nests look like they belong in a storybook Easter scene! Have your kids choose from butterscotch, pretzels, cereal, or coconut to form the tiny baskets, then fill the finished shape with colorful candy eggs.
Get Ree’s Easter Nest Eggs recipe.
Easter Egg Cereal Treats
Here’s a fun themed version of the classic marshmallow cereal bars. Layers of crispy rice cereal are tinted in different pastel colors, pressed into a loaf pan, chilled until firm, then cut using an egg-shaped cookie cutter. Decorate with icing, candy, or sprinkles!
Get Ree’s Easter Egg Cereal Treats recipe.
Broccoli Salad
Greek Lemon Potatoes
Strawberry Pavlova
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