20 Easter Treats That Are Even Better Than a Basket of Candy
There's something here for every bunny―kids and adults alike!
Easter is one of the sweetest days of the year! With all of the traditions like filling baskets with chocolate eggs and Peeps, there's never a shortage of treats to eat. And store-bought Easter candy is just the beginning. Some of the best Easter treats around are the gourmet goods that you can create on your own. Whether you're craving classic Easter foods like Ree Drummond's hot cross buns or spring-themed Easter cookies, there's something here for everyone―kids and adults alike!
If you want to get the family involved in the fun, there are quite a few Easter treats you can make with kids like 30-minute Easter bark or egg-shaped cereal treats. Or make a colorful Easter bread adorned with their hand-dyed eggs. Of course, there are plenty of springtime motifs on the list ahead, including pretty butterfly cookies and a sheet cake that recreates the grass of an outdoor egg hunt.
But don't worry, you don't have to be a pro in the kitchen to make these incredibly easy Easter treats. There are plenty of no-bake Easter desserts that won't take up coveted oven space and will still have the whole family hopping with joy. With so many sweet snacks to choose from, you might even want to make a few to share with friends as a homemade gift. Everyone can feel like a kid come Easter! That's what makes it such a sweet holiday.
Easter Bark
It couldn't be easier to make this bark! Simply swirl together pastel candy melts and top with chocolate candies and sprinkles. The hardest part is waiting for it to set up so you can break off a chunk.
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Easter Egg Cookies
These cookies are a hopping fun time to eat! They're rich, brownie-like cookies loaded with melty chocolate chips and pastel candy eggs. Add some sprinkles for extra decoration and crunch.
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Sweet and Salty Easter Snack Mix
Get the best of both worlds in one bite. The sweet parts are M&M's, honey butter, and a white chocolate drizzle. The salty parts are crunchy cereal, mini pretzels, and salted almonds. Together, they are irresistible!
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Having carrot cake for Easter is like making pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving: non-negotiable. This spin on classic carrot cake has all the same flavors but in a handheld version that you can just grab and go.
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Bird's Nest Cookies
Can you believe these adorable "bird's nests" are made from chow mein noodles, peanut butter, and white chocolate? Each one is filled with cute candy eggs or marshmallow chicks!
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Easter Egg Hunt Sheet Cake
Start with boxed cake mix, top with fluffy marshmallow buttercream, and then have fun decorating! It's so easy to do with coconut grass, marshmallow flowers, and candy eggs.
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Easter Egg Cereal Treats
Pretty, vibrant, and perfectly sweet—these Easter egg cereal treats aren't just fun to eat! They also make a great activity for the kids.
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Edible Easter Nest Eggs
Fresh out of Easter candy? These cute edible nest eggs are here to save the day! Just grab some cereal from your pantry and leftover Easter egg candy to create this tasty treat.
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Carrot Cake Bars
For a grab-and-go Easter treat, look no further than these colorful carrot cake bars! They're everything you love about carrot cake, but with the cream cheese swirled and baked right into the bars instead of spread on top.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
Skip the store-bought Reese's and make these homemade peanut butter eggs instead! Decorating them with cute sprinkles and designs makes them all the more fun.
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Easter Bread
This stunning Easter tradition offers two treats in one: the soft, yeasted bread and the delicious eggs you can actually eat! Display it as the perfect show-stopping centerpiece on your holiday table.
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Bunny Cake
All you need is a box of chocolate cake mix and mini chocolate chips to get these cute Easter bunny cake started! For decorating, simply grab some frosting, desiccated coconut, pink and white nonpareils, and black licorice.
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Carrot Cake Cookies
This playful take on carrot cake is totally Easter Bunny-approved! These simple, wholesome cookies taste just like a slice of nutty carrot cake—complete with cream cheese icing.
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Bunny Cupcakes
These adorable bunnies are begging for a spot on your Easter dessert table. With their bright spring colors, they're simple to make and the perfect baking project for kids.
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Paska Bread
If you can braid three strands, you're already halfway to making this beautiful loaf! It’s simpler than it looks but still makes a stunning centerpiece for any holiday table.
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
These simple lemon cookies will balance the indulgent desserts on your Easter menu. What makes them perfect for Easter are the flower designs created with a cookie stamp. You can also use a special embossed rolling pin for the same effect!
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Butterfly Sugar Cookies
Next to bunnies, butterflies are the ultimate symbol of spring. The beautiful marble decorating technique for these cookies is super simple: Just dip them in swirled red, orange, and pink icing!
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Baklava Bites
Baklava is a traditional dessert served during Orthodox Easter celebrations, but you don't have to be Greek to enjoy the nutty, sweet goodness. A batch of baklava bites also makes the perfect gift to add to any Easter basket!
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Hot Cross Buns
Ree makes these hot cross buns every year and they're always a hit—especially when she gifts them to her friends and neighbors.
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Italian Peach Cookies
Kickstart peach season with these sugar-studded Italian cookies! They're pretty in pastel pink and yellow and stuffed with a fluffy peach-flavored buttercream.
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