Easter calls for favorites like deviled eggs, jelly beans, baked ham and, of course, all kinds of sweets. Here are all the Easter cookies you'll ever need.
50 Easter Cookies That Are Bunny-Approved
Updated on Jan. 24, 2025
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Easter Egg Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
40 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and I carried on the tradition with our four youngsters when they were little. Now, my children are grown and can make these cookies with their own tots. —Barbara Neuweg, West Point, Iowa
Quick-cooking oats make these cookies delightfully soft and chewy. The whole family can decorate these sweet treats, just like Easter eggs.
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Bird’s Nest Treats
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear fast. —Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana
When chocolate Easter eggs hit the grocery store shelves, I immediately buy them. I know they’ll be used for some sort of insanely adorable Easter treat, like these Robin nest-inspired cookies or our Easter nest cake.
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Madeleines
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 cookies
From the Recipe Creator:
After spending time in France and loving their pastries, I decided to make my own classic madeleine cookie recipe. These mini butter cakes are the perfect treat to go with a cup of coffee or tea. —April Preisler, Auburn, California
At my first ever bakery job, we would coat the madeleines in pastel-colored white chocolate during Easter time. To do this at home, pour melted chocolate into clean madeleine pan cavities until each cavity is halfway full. Press the baked and cooled madeleines in each cavity until the chocolate has risen to the edge of the cavity. Let the the chocolate set, about 30 minutes, then pop out the madeleines and arrange them on a beautiful platter.
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Jelly Bean Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It's a family tradition for my grandmother and me to make these colorful cookies every year for the holidays. —Cheyenne Fink, Pleasantville, Pennsylvania
Step aside, M&M’s. This recipe couldn’t be simpler or more festive. For extra colorful cookies, reserve a few jellybeans to press into the tops of the cookies right before you bake them.
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Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves taste very similar. They’re even topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. With each cookie it feels as if you’re eating a piece of carrot cake, but no fork is needed! —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania
Butter, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract team up to create the winning cream cheese frosting. But if you aren’t a frosting fan, one reader says the cookies are just as delicious if you omit it.
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Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
10 eggs
From the Recipe Creator:
I roll out these chocolate Easter eggs when the weather gets warm. The recipe is over 35 years old; my high school economics teacher had us make it as a class project. Sometimes I substitute butterscotch or vanilla pudding for the chocolate. —Julie Warren, Conyers, Georgia
If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, you’ll love this homemade version that’s softer and sweeter. Enlist the help of tiny hands to add sprinkles, frosting designs or any other decorations.
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Lemon Biscotti
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
With the growing popularity of gourmet coffees, cappuccino and espresso, I’m finding lots of people enjoy these classic Sicilian dipping cookies. —Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin
These bright and refreshing lemon biscotti are spring-approved. Serve them with tea lattes after a big Easter brunch as a lighter version of after-dinner espresso.
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Orange Sugar Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don’t come out perfectly. Eventually I had to start making extra “mistakes” to keep my family happy! —Myrrh Wertz, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
You could cut these cookies into any shape you want, but you’ll need a flower cookie cutter to achieve the results pictured. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to make the icing centers pop.
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Coffee Shortbread
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When you need a treat for brunch, bake some of these coffee-flavored shortbreads. The chocolate drizzle is surprisingly easy to do. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois
Your Easter guests will be delighted to dunk these pretty shortbread cookies into coffee, cocoa or tea. Check out more of our favorite shortbread recipes.
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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
When I baked these moist, fudgy cookies for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they're lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania
The special crackly appearance is achieved from a simple technique: rolling the cookie dough into balls, tossing them in confectioners’ sugar and baking in the oven. They’ll puff up, spread and collapse into these gorgeous crinkle cookies.
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Carrot Cake Shortbread
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I really love carrot cake and wanted to make a cookie that had the same flavors. These comforting cookies are just the ticket! Cinnamon, maple and vanilla make them perfect for the holidays. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Carrot cake is a staple on Easter, but can take a bit of time to put together. This shortcut version includes all of carrot cake’s flavors into bite sized cookies, with a creamy glaze drizzled on top to boot.
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Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I work for a special education school and our students run their own catering business. Every time they make this recipe for a catering event, they get praised. The students chose these cookies to submit as their favorite cookie recipe. They say they are the yummiest and chewiest cookies ever! —Renee Phillips, Owosso, Michigan
Calling all lemon recipe lovers: Both the dough and the frosting contain real lemon juice and zest. And since the recipe makes three dozen cookies, you’ll have plenty to share.
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Easter Sugar Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cream cheese contributes to the rich taste of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies. They have such nice flavor that you can skip the frosting and just sprinkle them with colored sugar if you like. —Julie Brunette, Green Bay, Wisconsin
If you thought decorated sugar cookies were just for Christmas, think again. Use bunny, chick and even carrot cookie cutters to create a festive dessert plate fit for the Easter bunny.
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Lavender Shortbread
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Lavender flowers can be used fresh or dried in cooking. The flowers have an intense flavor, so they are best used sparingly.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin
Yes, this recipe calls for real lavender flowers! They’re one of the many edible flowers that totally elevate humble cookies. Buy them from a spice shop or snip off a few sprigs from your garden—just make sure it hasn’t been treated with any pesticides or chemicals first.
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Lemon Butter Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 13 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These tender cutout cookies have a slight lemon flavor that makes them stand out from the rest. They're very easy to roll out compared to other sugar cookies I've worked with. I know you'll enjoy them as much as we do. —Judy McCreight, Springfield, Illinois
Lemon extract, rather than fresh lemon juice, brings a punch of tart flavor to these pretty petal cookies. Yellow sugar sprinkles add a pop of color, but any springy sugar sprinkles will work.
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Strawberry Cookie Cups
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I learned to bake beside my mom and grandmother. When I was on break from college, I knew just how to entertain myself: I made cookies. Sharing this recipe with my mom and grandmother was a proud moment.—Andrea Zulauf, Livonia, New York
You’ll need a flower-shaped cookie cutter to make these cute little cups. To cut down on prep time, make the dough in advance, then freeze it and thaw it again when you’re ready to make the cookies.
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Jelly-Topped Sugar Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
On busy days, I appreciate this quick-to-make jelly-topped cookie. Top each sugar cookie with your favorite flavor of jam or jelly. —June Quinn, Kalamazoo, Michigan
Don’t let jelly beans have all the fun this Easter. These jelly-topped thumbprint cookies can be made with any type of jam or jelly you like. We love raspberry jam and orange marmalade.
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Lemon Meringue Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
50 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a way to have the refreshing flavor of lemon meringue pie in a hand-held cookie. The meringue base is filled with homemade lemon curd. They are a refreshing treat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Lemon meringue pie is one of those traditional Easter desserts we expect year after year, but making three components for one dessert can feel tedious. So, we booted the pie crust and turned the meringue topping into a meringue cookie, and it still has that bright, tart lemon curd inside.
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White Velvet Cutouts
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We make and decorate these cutouts for different holidays and give lots of them as gifts. Last year, we baked a batch a week before Christmas to be sure we'd have plenty to give and plenty for ourselves, too. These rich cookies melt in your mouth. —Kim Hinkle, Wauseon, Ohio
There’s a secret ingredient that makes these treats melt in your mouth: cream cheese. Use pastel food coloring to create the perfect Easter frosting.
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Berry-Cream Cookie Snaps
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
45 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom and I made up this recipe by combining two others. These cute cookies are crispy on the outside and light and fluffy inside. You could also bake the cookies flat and serve the filling as a cookie dip if you'd like. —Crystal Briddick, Colfax, Illinois
If you like cannoli, then you’ll love these cream-filled cookies. But if you’re not up to rolling and filling them, you could also bake the dough like a traditional flat cookie then use the frosting as a dip.
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Rhubarb Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
50 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We have two prolific rhubarb plants, so I’m always looking for new ways to use the harvest. The recipe for these soft, delicious cookies, flavored with coconut, was given to me by a friend. —Shauna Schneyder, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Scour the local farmers market for rhubarb, which is usually available during Easter. You can also use frozen rhubarb—just measure it while it’s still frozen, then thaw it completely. Drain it gently into a colander without pressing the liquid out and it’s ready to use.
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Cream Cheese Dainties
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cream cheese makes these tender treats melt in your mouth. —Lynne Stewart, Julian, Pennsylvania
These adorable cookies are surprisingly low-maintenance: If you have four ingredients and 35 minutes, you can have them on the table quickly for your Easter party.
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Rosemary Shortbread Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Five simple ingredients, including fresh rosemary, create these tender, delicate sweets. —Amavida Coffee, Rosemary Beach, Florida
Lemon curd and fresh rosemary sprigs make this dessert fancy enough for company. Serve with vanilla ice cream and lemon sorbet.
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Cream Wafers
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My sons used to help me make these cookies, and now my oldest granddaughter helps. When the smaller grandchildren are home, they help, too. The cute little sandwich cookies are tender, buttery and melt-in-your-mouth good! —Linda Clinkenbeard, Vincennes, Indiana
These colorful little sweets are a fantastic addition to any cookie table. Just go easy on the red and green food coloring to give the frosting a pastel hue.
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Shortbread Cookies with Jam
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Raspberry jam adds fruity sweetness to these rich raspberry-filled shortbread cookies. They will absolutely melt in your mouth! —Mildred Sherrer, Fort Worth, Texas
While the recipe calls for raspberry jelly, you can use blueberry, fig or even marmalade to jazz up these cookies. Check out more thumbprint cookie ideas for inspiration.
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Buttery Spritz Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 7-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This tender spritz cookie recipe is quite eye-catching on my Christmas cookie tray. The dough is easy to work with, so it's fun to make these spritz cookies into a variety of festive shapes. This is hands-down the best spritz cookie recipe ever. —Beverly Launius, Sandwich, Illinois
Don’t reserve the spritz cookies just for Christmas! The flower cookie press is perfect for Easter and spring, especially when the cookies are decorated with pastel-hued frosting and Easter-shaped sprinkles.
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Berry-Filled Butter Ribbons
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
55 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Tangy boysenberry is an unusual for a cookie, but it goes well with chocolate. I change the sprinkles and even the type of chocolate to suit the season.—Amy Sauerwalt, Columbia, Maryland
You’ll need a cookie press fitted with a ribbon disk to make these treats. If desired, make the dough in advance, then freeze it. When you’re ready to make cookies, thaw the dough overnight before putting it in the cookie press.
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Lavender and Lemon Biscochitos
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Biscochitos are the state cookie for our home state of New Mexico. They are traditionally made with anise seeds, but I substituted lavender and lemon in this biscochitos recipe. The result is intriguing and delicious! I have also made these with lemon and dried thyme and they were scrumptious. —Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Biscochitos, the state cookie of New Mexico, are traditionally made with anise seeds. Here, they’re made with lavender and lemon instead. If using fresh herbs, brush an egg wash on the cookie before you gently press on the herbs.
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Chocolate-Dipped Strawberry Meringue Roses
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Eat these pretty treats as is or crush them into a bowl of strawberries and whipped cream. Readers of my blog, utry.it, went nuts when I posted that idea.—Amy Tong, Anaheim, California
Who needs a bouquet when these rose-shaped cookies could be the centerpiece? This six-ingredient recipe uses freeze-dried strawberries and strawberry gelatin to achieve a vibrant pink color.
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Poppy Seed Thumbprints
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My oldest son is a huge fan of these thumbprints, so I make sure they're on my baking list every Christmas. Lemon zest and poppy seeds help give this crisp cookie fantastic flavor. —Kelly Pember, Wheeler, Wisconsin
We’ve never met a thumbprint cookie we didn’t like, and this lightning quick version with poppy seeds and raspberry preserves is one of our favorites. The recipe makes five dozen cookies, so there will be lots of extras to share.
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Frosted Chocolate Delights
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
35 min
Servings
5-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Before we five kids headed off to school each day, Mom took our requests for that day's dinner. I usually asked her to make these cookies for dessert, and she would rarely disappoint. I still enjoy them today. —Patricia Ramczyk, Appleton, Wisconsin
This Easter, ditch the cake and cupcakes in favor of these decadent frosted cookies. And thanks to unsweetened chocolate, they aren’t cloyingly sweet.
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Dipped Cherry Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Our seven children and four grandkids voted this festive, flavorful cookie a keeper. We gave a batch to our mail carrier, in thanks for trudging through so much snow, and she asked for the recipe. —Ruth Anne Dale, Titusville, Pennsylvania
Chopped maraschino cherries (the same type of cherry you probably have for your cocktails) and almond extract give these cute-as-a-button cookies a unique flavor and color. Store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve them.
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Koulourakia
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Koulourakia are a traditional treat in Greece, where they are usually made for Easter and other celebrations. I enjoy making these buttery, golden cookies to keep me in touch with my heritage. —Nicole Moskou, New York, New York
These orange twist cookies are known as “Koulourakia” in Greece. This version uses only eight ingredients and takes just 40 minutes to prepare.
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Lemon Meltaway Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Both the cookie and the frosting are spiked with lemon in these melt-in-your-mouth goodies. Your family won't be able to get enough of this lemon butter meltaway cookie recipe. —Mary Houchin, Lebanon, Illinois
The recipe for these soft and citrusy cookies calls for cornstarch, which is used as a thickener. Don’t over-stir, however, or the cornstarch will lose its thickening power.
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Grandma Brubaker’s Orange Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
At least two generations of my family have enjoyed the recipe for these light, delicate orange-flavored cookies. —Sheri DeBolt, Huntington, Indiana
Buttermilk, shortening and the juice and zest of navel oranges come together to create this festive Easter sweet. One reader suggests putting white chocolate chips in the batter before baking.
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Palmier Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
It takes just two ingredients to make these impressive but easy-to-do French pastries, which are often called palm leaves. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
If you think you have no time to make Easter cookies, these are the treats for you. With only a sheet of frozen puff pastry and a cup of granulated sugar, they’ll be ready to eat in about 35 minutes, plus freezing time.
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Almond Spritz Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 7 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This almond spritz cookies recipe can be left plain or decorated with colored sugar and frosting. In our house, it just wouldn't be Christmas without some cookie press recipes.—Tanya Hart, Muncie, Indiana
You could use light or dark brown sugar for this recipe. If you prefer a bolder flavor, go with dark brown sugar, and if you prefer a more delicate flavor, try light brown sugar.
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Gooey Butter Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
35 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
As a native of St. Louis, I wanted to make a cookie version of the famous gooey butter cake. And although many gooey butter cake recipes use a cake mix, these cookies are made from scratch. —Julia TenHoeve, Richmond, Virginia
Topping these chewy butter cookies with confectioners’ sugar before baking will give them their signature crinkle. Cream cheese adds a luxurious texture and flavor to the dough.
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Frosted Sugar Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Thicker than the norm, this cookie is like one you might find at a good bakery. My children often request these for their birthdays and are always happy to help decorate. —Heather Biedler, Martinsburg, West Virginia
If the phrase “sugar cookies” conjures up images of paper-thin sweets with royal icing, it’s time to try this extra-thick recipe. They’re softer and chewier, topped with creamy icing and sprinkles.
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Baklava Thumbprint Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to use that to top a cookie I developed with the flavors of baklava. My adult son tried one and immediately ate two more—which is unusual for him! It's a good recipe to mix up the night before and bake fresh the next day for company. —Sharon Eshelman, Harrington, Delaware
This cookie is inspired by baklava, the flaky phyllo dough dessert from Turkey, Greece and the Middle East. If you’d like to serve these desserts warm out of the oven, make the dough in advance and keep it in the fridge overnight.
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Lemon Shortbread Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I received this recipe for lemon shortbread cookies from my cousin, who tried to duplicate cookies she loved from a restaurant. It was in a cookbook she made for the family for Christmas! —Lorie Miner, Kamas, Utah
While rich, buttery lemon shortbread is decadent enough on its own, drizzling your own homemade icing on top makes them extra fancy. Best of all, the icing only has two ingredients: confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice.
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Lavender Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I am a wedding and event planner and one of my brides served these unusual cookies at her reception, so I had to have this lavender butter cookies recipe. You can guess what her wedding color was! —Glenna Tooman, Boise, Idaho
Nothing says spring like a cookie laced with dried lavender flowers. Thanks to the shortening in this recipe, the cookies should stay a uniform shape.
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Key Lime Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
35 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love limes so much that if a recipe calls for lemons I almost always use limes instead. With their pretty green color, these are perfect for Christmas—you can also make them as sandwich cookies and use lime curd for the filling.—Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri
These seven-ingredient cookies are just as delicious without the key-lime glaze. If you want to make them extra festive, use a few drops of green food coloring to brighten them up.
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Egg Yolk Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These simple egg yolk cookies truly melt in your mouth. They're thin cookies, just like the ones my grandma used to make. —Kathy Gagliardi, Holmdel, New Jersey
Old-school egg yolk cookies deserve a revival just like these other vintage cookie recipes. Store any leftovers between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container for up to a week.
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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
50 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Strawberry shortcake is one of my favorite desserts. I thought it would be great to capture all that wonderful flavor, so I made these strawberry shortcake cookies topped with pink strawberry frosting. —Allison Anderson, Avondale, Arizona
If you don’t have a dough cutter to cut in the butter for this recipe, don’t sweat it. You can use two knives, or smash the butter into the dry ingredients with a fork.
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Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a layer of fluffy white frosting? Mom has made these for years. They're a treat that never lasts very long with my two brothers and me around. —Maria Costello, Monroe, North Carolina
If you like sandwich cookies, you’ll love whoopie pies. The Northeastern classic is traditionally a chocolate cookie with vanilla frosting, but red velvet whoopie pies would also be delicious for Easter.
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Mimosa Butter Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
You can add many different flavors to butter cookies to make them your own. Try an alternate type of citrus zest, or add an alternate liquid to change things up. —Sara Lark, Raton, New Mexico
Spoon the dough into a piping bag, then use a #1M star tip to create flower shapes. Bake the cookies on a parchment-covered cookie sheet to help keep their shape.
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Sugar Cookies
Skill Level
Intermediate
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This sugar cookie dates back to a Swedish woman born in 1877! Her daughter, Esther Davis, shared the recipe with me and she came up with all the exact measurements, since the original cookies were mixed by feel and taste. These are my favorite cookies and I hope they'll become yours as well. —Helen Wallis, Vancouver, Washington
Sure, you could run to the bakery for beautiful sandwich cookies…or you could make your own at home with only seven basic pantry ingredients. They’ll be ready to eat in about 20 minutes, plus chilling time.
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Drop Sugar Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
From Coos Bay, Oregon, Shirley Brazel shares a recipe she's been relying on for more than 25 years. The cookies have a crisp edge, soft center and subtle lemon flavor. Choose colored sugar to tailor them to any occasion.
These subtly flavored lemon cookies are nice and light for Easter. Top each cookie with pastel-colored sugar for a festive Easter flair.
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Meringue Cookies
Skill Level
Beginner
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
about 5 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These sweet little swirls are light as can be. They're all you need after a big, special dinner. —Jenni Sharp, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
For a lighter treat among the Easter cakes and pies, strew these little meringues about. They’re vanilla-flavored, but you could swap in other extracts, such as almond, lemon or orange.
Easter Cookies FAQ
Can you make Easter cookies ahead of time?
Yes, you can make most of these cookies ahead of time. In fact, chilling cookie dough bakes more flavorful, thicker and chewier cookies! Once you make the cookie dough, stash it in the fridge for 8 to 24 hours, then scoop and bake the cookies. If you want the cookies fully completed ahead of time, bake any of these cookie recipes the day before serving so they’re ready to go.
What can you serve with Easter cookies?
Depending on the size of your Easter party, you can serve these Easter cookies on a table full of Easter desserts. From Easter pies to Easter cakes, there’s no shortage of adorable animal-shaped, pastel-hued treats to enjoy.
Which are the most popular Easter cookies?
Our most popular Easter cookies are our white velvet cutouts, rhubarb cookies, pastel-hued cream wafers, shortbread cookies with jam and vibrant and springy dipped cherry cookies.
