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Easter Treat Ideas and Recipes

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Modified: Apr 17, 2025 · Published: Apr 17, 2025 by Sophia Assunta · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Celebrate with the best Easter treats and recipes! From cakes and cookies to drinks and appetizers, there's something festive for everyone!

easter bunny thumbprint cookie.

Easter is the perfect time to gather with loved ones and enjoy all things sweet, colorful, and festive! Whether you're hosting a brunch, planning an egg hunt, or just looking for fun recipes to celebrate the season, we've got you covered. From spring-inspired cakes and cute cookies to easy appetizers, refreshing drinks, and crowd-pleasing desserts, this roundup is full of delicious ideas to make your Easter celebration extra special.

Cakes

slicing a Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling.

Easter cakes are all about light, fresh flavors and festive touches-and these recipes check all the boxes. Whether you’re going for a classic vanilla cake with strawberry filling, fun and colorful Easter cakesicles, or a soft, elegant champagne cake, there’s something here for every kind of celebration. These cakes are perfect for spring gatherings, dessert tables, or simply making the day feel a little extra special.

Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling
This vanilla cake with strawberry filling recipe is a delicious layer cake with vanilla white cake, strawberry cake filling, and ermine frosting!
Check out this recipe
Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling on plate up close.
How to Make a Rosette Cake
This tutorial hows you how to make a rosette cake, which is a beautiful, elegant, and simple cake decorating technique using star piping tips.
Check out this recipe
rosette cake on cake stand.
Pink Champagne Cake Recipe
This pink champagne cake with champagne frosting is a fun cake perfect for celebrating birthdays, New Years, or Valentine's Day!
Check out this recipe
pink champagne cake on cake stand with confetti.
How to Make Cakesicles
This step by step tutorial will show you how to make any flavor cakesicles with troubleshooting and decorating tips and tricks! 
Check out this recipe
holding up pink cakesicle.
Easter Cakesicles
These Easter cakesicles are an adorable addition to your Easter holiday celebration, brunch, or party!!
Check out this recipe
easter cakesicles bunny upclose.
Korean Lunchbox Cakes
This tutorial will give you step by step instructions on how to make your own Instagram worthy mini bento lunchbox cake at home!  
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yellow and pink lunchbox cake
Cake Painting Tutorial
This tutorial shows you how to hand paint beautiful floral art onto a cake using buttercream frosting, palette knives, and paint brushes! 
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pink flowers painted in buttercream on cake

Cookies

springtime oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.

Easter cookies are a fun and easy way to add some festive charm to your holiday spread. From decorated sugar cookies to chocolate cookies with Cadbury Mini Eggs these sweet treats are perfect for gifting, snacking, or setting out for guests. Whether you're baking with kids or just love a good seasonal cookie, these recipes are sure to bring some extra joy to your Easter celebration.

Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies
double chocolate Cadbury mini egg cookies are super soft and fudgy, with a delicious crunch of Cadbury mini eggs.
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cadbury mini egg cookies on parchment.
Oatmeal Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies
These easy oatmeal walnut chocolate chip cookies are pure perfection – crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside!
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springtime oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
Cut-Out Sugar Cookies
Cut-out sugar cookies are a simple recipe for perfectly shaped cookies that hold their form and taste delicious!
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cut on sugar cookies on parchment.
Peeps Cookies
These Peeps Cookies are decorated with frosting and sanding sugar for a simple and fun Easter Peeps sugar cookie!
Check out this recipe
holding a peeps decorated sugar cookie.
Strawberry Lemon Blondies
This strawberry blondie recipe is so easy to make from scratch! With white chocolate chips, fresh strawberries, and a slightly tart lemon flavor these blondies are the perfect summer dessert for your next potluck or picnic!   
Check out this recipe
three blondies stacked up close
Edible Moss Recipe
Spruce up your cookies with this realistic edible moss recipe! This easy recipe uses crush
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cookies decorated in edible moss on parchment up close.
French Macarons
This easy french macaron recipe includes a step-by-step tutorial and troubleshooting guide on how to make perfect french macarons, every time!
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pink and white french macarons up close
Soft Lemon Cookies
These lemon sugar cookies are bursting with lemon flavor - and with less than 10 ingredients and 15 minutes prep time, whip up a batch of these easy cookies today!
Check out this recipe
soft lemon sugar cookies stacked on wood board.
Thumbprint Cookies With Icing Filling
These classic and easy thumbprint cookies with an icing filling are a simple recipe for melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for all occasions!
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easter bunny thumbprint cookie.

Other Sweets and Desserts

marshmallow easter egg

Easter desserts go beyond just cakes and cookies, and these sweet recipes prove it. From flaky strawberry hand pies to homemade marshmallow Easter eggs and delicate cream puffs, this collection is full of fun and festive ideas. These treats are perfect for sharing, gifting, or adding something a little different to your holiday table.

Marshmallow Easter Eggs
These homemade marshmallow Easter eggs are so cute and a surprisingly simple treat for your Easter basket or brunch, so try this kid-friendly holiday recipe today! 
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marshmallow easter eggs with sanding sugar in porcelain egg holder
Braided Challah with Cream Cheese Swirl
This braided challah with lemon cream cheese swirl is soft, slightly sweet, and filled with creamy citrus flavor-perfect for breakfast, brunch, or snacking!
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baked challah on cutting board.
Heart Shaped Strawberry Hand Pies
Heart-shaped strawberry hand pies are flaky, sweet, and filled with fresh strawberry filling. A fun and easy treat for any occasion!
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strawberry hand pies on parchment up close.
Mini Fruit Tarts
These mini fruit tarts are so pretty and the prefect make ahead dessert for Mother's Day, Bridal Showers, or Easter!
Check out this recipe
mini fruit tarts with strawberries and blueberry on wood board.
Choux Pastry
With only 5 ingredients and 15 minute prep time, choux pastry (pâte à choux) is a simple pastry dough for making cream puffs, eclairs, and profiteroles!
Check out this recipe
cream puff filled with pastry cream
Lemon Cheesecake Bars
Also known as lemon cheesecake squares, these easy lemon cheesecake bars with a shortbread crust are creamy, zesty, and delicious!
Check out this recipe
lemon cheesecake squares cut up close.
Easy Lemon Curd
This easy lemon curd recipe takes 10 minutes to make and has only 5 ingredients, so whip up a batch of this sweet dessert filling today! 
Check out this recipe
lemon curd in bowl.
How to Make Marshmallow Pops
These adorable marshmallow pops are an easy recipe for parties, bake sales, or a fun afternoon activity with the kids!
Check out this recipe
marshmallow pops on parchment paper.

Appetizers

chocolate and vanilla deviled strawberries on a serving platter.

Easter appetizers don't have to be all savory-sometimes a sweet start is the way to go. This collection includes fun, shareable treats like chocolate chip dip, festive dessert charcuterie boards, and deviled strawberries that are perfect for grazing before (or after) the main meal. Easy to assemble and full of seasonal flair, these recipes make a great addition to any Easter gathering.

Deviled Strawberries
Deviled strawberries are a fun twist on the party classic! Fresh strawberries stuffed with sweet cream cheese filling, perfect for parties or a special treat!
Check out this recipe
chocolate and vanilla deviled strawberries on a serving platter.
Chocolate Chip Dip
Sometimes called chocolate chip cheesecake dip, this chocolate chip dip is an easy dessert dip, perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and holidays.
Check out this recipe
dipping cookie into chocolate chip dip.
Dessert Charcuterie Board
A Dessert Charcuterie Board are a fun and delicious addition to any party. Using cookies, candy, and other treats they're always a hit!
Check out this recipe
picking up a piece of chocolate from dessert board.
Crostini
Crostini is the perfect party appetizer and so easy to make. Made by slicing and toasting bread – crostinis are great with meat, cheese, dips, or a variety of sweet and savory spreads! With endless topping choices this simple recipe makes dinner parties and holiday entertaining a breeze!
Check out this recipe
crostini baguette sliced toasted
Oreo Dip
This delicious Oreo Dip is a sweet cookies and cream dessert dip with only 5 ingredients that can be made in 10 minutes!
Check out this recipe
ore dip on serving platter with cookies from side.
Roasted Garlic Beet Dip
This simple and healthy roasted garlic and beet dip is as beautiful as it is tasty. With only four ingredients it's easy to make a batch to serve with vegetables, chips, crackers or as a sauce for roasted vegetables or pasta! Bonus – it's vegan and paleo! 
Check out this recipe
Roasted garlic beet dip with vegetables and crackers

Drinks

cotton candy glitter bomb on top of glass.

No Easter celebration is complete without a few festive drinks to sip on! Whether you're serving up fruity blueberry lemonade, refreshing strawberry mimosas, or adding a creative touch with DIY ice bowls, these drink ideas are perfect for spring. They're bright, easy to make, and fun to round out your Easter party or gathering.

DIY Cotton Candy Glitter Bomb
These DIY Cotton Candy Glitter Bombs are a perfect party starter and add sparkle and fizz to champagne and other beverages.
Check out this recipe
cotton candy glitter bomb on top of glass.
Homemade Strawberry Milk Recipe
Using fresh or frozen strawberries this easy strawberry milk recipe uses only four ingredients and can be made in 20 minutes!
Check out this recipe
strawberry milk in glass.
Strawberry Mimosas
This simple strawberry mimosa recipe is a fun and fruity take on the classic mimosa and uses strawberry coulis, orange juice, and champagne for a delicious pretty pink drink.
Check out this recipe
strawberry mimosas in stemless champagne glasses
Blueberry Lemonade
This blueberry lemonade recipe is the perfect summer drink! Plus, with only 4 ingredients you can whip up a batch in less than 15 minutes.
Check out this recipe
blueberry lemonade up close
DIY Ice Bowl
These DIY ice bowls are so fun to make and such a great addition to any party, perfect for serving drinks or cold food!
Check out this recipe
diy ice bowl with orange and lemon slices filled with ice.

There you have it, from colorful cookies to crowd-pleasing cakes and cheerful spring drinks, these 36 Easter treats and recipes are a fun way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Whether you’re planning a big gathering or just keeping it small and cozy, there’s something here for every kind of Easter table.

And, if you’re already thinking ahead, we’ve got you covered-click here for a beautiful Mother’s Day brunch menu filled with fresh, seasonal ideas!

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easter bunny thumbprint cookie.

Easter Treat Ideas and Recipes

Celebrate with the best Easter treats and recipes! From cakes and cookies to drinks and appetizers, there's something festive for everyone!
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Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 3 hours hours
Total Time: 3 hours hours
Servings: 34 recipes
Author: Sophia Assunta
Cost: varies

Equipment

  • Mixer optional for some recipes

INGREDIENTS

Cakes

  • Vanilla Cake with Strawberry Filling
  • Pink Champagne Cake
  • Rosette Cake Tutorial
  • How to Paint a Cake
  • Cakesicle Tutorial
  • Easter Cakesicles
  • Lunchbox Cakes

Cookies

  • Cut Out Sugar Cookies
  • Peeps Sugar Cookies
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Cadbury Chocolate cookies
  • Lemon Cookies
  • Thumbprint Cookies
  • Edible Moss for Cookies
  • French Macarons

Other Sweets and Desserts

  • Marshmallow Easter Eggs
  • Lemon Challah
  • Lemon Curd
  • Mini Fruit Tarts
  • Cream Puffs
  • Lemon Cheesecake Bars
  • Mini Strawberry Hand Pies
  • Marshmallow Pops

Appetizers

  • Oreo Dip
  • Deviled Strawberries
  • Chocolate Chip Dip
  • Crostini
  • Beet Dip
  • Dessert Board

Drinks

  • Strawberry Milk
  • Strawberry Mimosas
  • Blueberry Lemonade
  • DIY Ice Bowl
  • Champagne Glitter Bombs

Instructions

  • Make Recipe According to Instructions.
  • Enjoy!
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