For Easter treats, there are two ways to go: elegant and sophisticated, or downright adorable. We'll leave the elegance for a formal feast—here are delicious candies, cookies, cakes and bakes that are (almost) too cute to eat!

50 Cute Easter Treats to Try This Spring

Marshmallow Easter Eggs
This recipe calls for creating your own candy mold using flour and an egg, though you can purchase a silicone egg-shaped mold if you prefer. If you go with a homemade mold, be sure to toss the flour and egg afterward.
Easter Sugar Cookies
These are the cutout cookies I decorate with my nieces and nephews each Easter. I like to bake the cookies ahead of time, and then let the little ones use store-bought frosting, candies and sprinkles to decorate. By the way, there are plenty of ways to make canned frosting taste homemade, if you’re willing to experiment a little.
Rhubarb Tart
Make the most of rhubarb season with this rhubarb dessert. Those who haven’t had rhubarb before will love its sweet and tart flavor profile.
Bunny Tails
Made with just two ingredients—white chocolate and coconut—these bunny tails are as simple as they are charming. You can make this easy Easter dessert a day or two ahead of time for one less to-do on the holiday.
Bird's Nest Treats
Chow mein noodles probably aren’t the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of dessert. But these noodles add a ton of crunch and texture to these bird nests. You can find chow mein noodles in the Asian or international section of your grocery store.
Hippity Hop Bunny Cake
If you have some spare time on your hands, you can’t go wrong with making this bunny cake! To prevent the chocolate and other decorations from running into the buttercream, wait to add them until a few hours before you plan on serving the cake.
Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Yes, sour cream desserts are a thing! This underrated ingredient gives this cookie recipe its soft and tender texture.
Lime Divine Tarts
These mini tarts use fresh lime juice and zest for an extra-zippy citrus flavor. You can also swap the lime for lemon or orange for a different flavor profile.
Easter Bunny Treats
These adorable marshmallow bunnies are a great way to get your kids in the kitchen. You can have your little ones assemble and decorate these bunnies themselves, or get them started by attaching the legs, head and ears for them.
Layered Sherbet Dessert
For gorgeous and clear layers, take your time and allow each layer to fully set before adding the next one. Rushing the process will result in uneven layers that bleed into one another.
Lamb Cake
This lamb cake has been a staple at my family’s Easter celebration for as long as I can remember. It’s a classic for a reason!
Easter Egg Cookies
Get creative when decorating these cookies and experiment with adding food coloring to the glaze. Take it a step further with colored frosting, sprinkles and candies to make these cookies worthy of an Easter basket.
Peeps Sunflower Cake
Peeps are the ultimate Easter candy, and this cake turns them into a cheery sunflower. The recipe calls for a boxed chocolate cake mix, but you can use a store-bought or homemade cake if you like.
Easter Meringue Cups
These dainty meringue cups can be topped with just about anything, but I adore the combination of lemon curd and fresh fruit for Easter. You can buy lemon curd or make homemade lemon curd; both would be delicious.
Easter Basket Cupcakes
A few candies and some dyed coconut are all it takes to turn some cupcakes into Easter baskets! If you can’t find chocolate licorice twists, feel free to substitute strawberry or cherry licorice.
Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
Cheesecake doesn’t have to be a heavy dessert. This recipe combines strawberries, cream cheese and confectioners’ sugar for the flavors of a cheesecake in a light, bite-size treat.
Peter Rabbit Cake
A large charcuterie board or cutting board covered with plastic wrap are great options for building this cake. That way, you don’t have to buy a disposable board from a craft store.
Easter Nest Torte
The mousse layer makes this chocolate cake recipe surprisingly light. When it comes to the chocolate wrapping and “twigs,” take your time and allow the chocolate to fully set before removing the wax paper.
Strawberry Cookie Cups
This recipe turns regular cookies into mini flower cups that hold a cream cheese frosting. I always keep a few of these strawberry cups (without the frosting) in my freezer for when I need a pick-me-up.
Mini Blueberry Bundt Cakes
Blueberries and lemons are a classic spring flavor combination that’s practically expected at Easter. Use fresh blueberries instead of frozen for the best flavor and texture.
Coconut Nests
These coconut nests are an excellent spring craft to make with your kids. Our recipe calls for white candy coating, but you can swap it for semisweet chocolate for a different look and taste.
Citrus Cheesecake
Impress your Easter guests with this sunny citrus cheesecake. It features lemon, lime and orange layers, plus a sour cream topping. Slices of fresh citrus make this cheesecake a showstopper from all angles.
Rainbow Strawberries
Who says chocolate-covered strawberries are just for Valentine’s Day? Brightly-colored candy coating transforms this classic dessert into an Easter-themed treat.
Carrot Cupcakes
Carrot cake is a quintessential spring dessert. This cupcake version has all of the flavor and texture foodies expect from carrot cake in an individual serving.
Cheesecake Pops
This make-ahead spring dessert will be a lifesaver on the busy holiday. Store the decorated pops in your fridge for up to three days, then bring them out when it’s time for sweets.
Marbled Orange Fudge
Fudge gets a citrus makeover in this Creamsicle-inspired recipe. I’ve gifted this fudge to friends for a few holidays and received rave reviews.
Lemon Butter Cookies
For even more lemon flavor in these cookies, mix turbinado sugar with fresh lemon zest and use the mixture in place of the colored sugar that the recipe calls for. It will still have a yellow tint but will pack a better punch of lemon.
White Chocolate Easter Egg Candies
These mini Easter eggs are so easy that you don’t even need your stovetop. If you find the mixture getting too sticky to shape after a while—especially if you’re making this recipe with kiddos—pop the mixture back into the fridge to firm up a bit.
Lemon Cake
Does anything scream “spring” like fresh lemon? I think not. This layer cake includes fresh lemon in the batter, the frosting and as a topper. You can usually find edible flowers at farmers markets, specialty grocery stores, flower shops and, of course, online.
Marzipan Cups with Currant Jelly
Marzipan is a smooth mixture of ground almonds, sugar, corn syrup and egg whites that is often used in baked goods as a filling. Since marzipan is quite sweet, these cups include tart red currant jelly to balance the flavor.
Chocolate Easter Eggs
Although these chocolate eggs are just as cute as decorated Easter eggs, you definitely don’t want to hide them around your house! The chocolate-covered pudding eggs will last up to two weeks, but only when they’re stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
Peeps House
Take inspiration from a gingerbread house this Easter. With graham crackers, frosting, Peeps and candy, your kid can assemble a little chicken coop that can double as a sweet treat and Easter dinner centerpiece.
Jelly Bean Cookies
This cookie recipe is the perfect way to use up leftover Easter candy (because who doesn’t have a ton of leftover jelly beans?). Use small jelly beans for the best results, though regular size ones will also work.
Orange Sugar Cookies
Don’t skip chilling the cookie dough once it’s mixed; it will make it much easier to roll and stamp out your shapes. Speaking of shapes, you can use any cookie cutter you’d like. A tulip, bunny, chick, egg and carrot are all great options for an Easter cookie tray.
Meringue Bunnies
There are a ton of meringue tips out there for anyone who feels intimidated by this light and airy dessert. My go-to tips are to make extra sure there is no egg yolk in your whites, and that your stand or hand mixer and bowl are completely clean and dry. Any fat in your egg whites or on the whisks will affect the whipping of the whites.
Raspberry Coconut Balls
These raspberry coconut balls start with store-bought vanilla wafers to save you a ton of time and effort. Despite the shortcut, this recipe is special enough for Easter, thanks to the inclusion of raspberry and rum extract.
Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies
These cookies aren’t really cookies at all! This recipe combines melted white baking chips, peanut butter, marshmallows and Rice Krispies for a crunchy, nutty bite that you won’t be able to get enough of.
Cake Balls
For cleaner (and easier) decorating, pierce a cake ball with a wooden skewer or toothpick before dipping it into the candy coating. Alternatively, you can use a fork or two to lift the cake pop out of the candy coating and tap off the excess.
Peanut Butter Eggs
Trust me when I say these homemade peanut butter eggs are so much better than the brand-name ones you’d find at the store. Feel free to skip the icing and sprinkles, they’re completely optional.
Strawberry Lemon Cupcakes
Spring cupcakes are a go-to for Easter celebrations for a reason. They are already portioned out and use seasonal flavors that really pop. This recipe uses fresh lemon and strawberries for a sweet-tart combination.
Bird Nests
Parents should melt the baking chips on the stove before sitting their kiddos down to assemble and decorate. While this recipe calls for Peeps and M&M’s eggs, you can use any Easter candy you have on hand.
Rainbow Jello Cubes
I’ve made these rainbow Jell-O cubes for countless holidays, changing up the gelatin flavors and colors depending on the season. While it’s not 100% required, I strongly recommend using a clear glass 13×9-inch baking dish so you can see all those beautiful layers.
Lemon Coconut Cupcakes
There are four main ways to zest a lemon. My favorite method is to use a microplane, which produces an ultra-fine zest. You can also use a zester, box grater or vegetable peeler.
White Velvet Cutouts
I know you’ve heard of red velvet, but have you heard of white velvet before? These unique cookies are made with cream cheese in the dough for a soft and tender crumb. Just be sure the butter and cream cheese are softened before creaming them with the sugar.
Bunny Bark
When you’re tight on time, turn to this easy-peasy bark recipe. It takes just 30 minutes to assemble this adorable Easter candy!
Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
Those hosting an Easter brunch have to make these adorable bunny cinnamon rolls. For the best results, pick a great brand of store-bought cinnamon rolls.
Coconut Snowballs
When you’re looking for a no-bake dessert, you can’t go wrong with these snowballs. The texture is reminiscent of a truffle with a tropical flavor profile.
Magic Wands
These sweet and salty pretzel wands can double as a snack and a dessert. If white chocolate isn’t your thing, use semisweet or dark chocolate instead.
Surprise Carrot Cake
Wow your family with this cream cheese-stuffed carrot cake. Though it looks impressive, this cake is deceptively easy to make. Simply add half of the carrot cake batter to a greased Bundt pan, spoon on the cream cheese mixture and top with the remaining batter.
Fruit Tart
Fresh fruit is never a bad idea when it comes to spring desserts. This recipe calls for a fruit salad-like assortment, but you can customize the toppings with your favorite blend of fruits. A mix of berries makes the most of spring fruit.
Easter Treats FAQ
What’s the most popular Easter treat?
Easter candy is by far the most popular sweet treat for this holiday. Creme eggs, peanut butter eggs, jelly beans and chocolate bunnies are among the most common additions to Easter baskets in the United States. If you like, you can even find out which Easter candy is most popular in your state (spoiler: Cadbury creme eggs are the most common pick!).
What kinds of Easter treats are there besides candy?
There are so many Easter treat options beyond candy! Some of my favorites include cutout cookies, mini pies and tarts, and meringue.
How can I make Easter treats ahead of time?
You can make many Easter treats ahead of time. Bake a cake, cupcakes or cookies up to three days in advance and store in an airtight container either in the fridge or on the counter, depending on the recipe. Save any recipes using fresh fruit for Easter day.