Easter baking just lends itself to loveliness — hopping bunnies, fluffy lambs and chirping baby chicks make the perfect excuse for a fun bake with the kids. From bunny bottoms to hatching chicks, here are 10 cute and easy Easter cookies the kids (and you) will love.
We’re quite partial to a cookie, and these Easter cookies are lots of fun to make together over the school holidays. If you can manage to keep them all for yourselves (who are we kidding), they also make a lovely gift for a friend or a treat for the Easter table. Everyone will love them!
Easter Cookies to Munch On
#1. Simple Easter Cookies – Bunny & Chick
How incredibly cute are these little Bunny & Chick Cookies from Crazy Little Projects? You can bake your own cookies or use shop-bought ones, and if you can’t get your hands on edible eyes, you can simply make your own using icing and mini chocolate chips.
#2. Chick Macaroons
These cute Easter Chick Macaroons would make a beautiful gift or Easter dessert. If making macaroons from scratch feels like a stretch, buy ready-made lemon macaroons and simply decorate them with the kids.
#3. Easter Marshmallow Bark
Just four ingredients and a few minutes is all it takes to make this yummy, gooey white chocolate marshmallow bark. Use an Easter-themed cookie cutter (or swap it out for another season) for a sweet treat the kids and adults will adore.
#4. Bunny Oreos
These Bunny Oreos look almost too good to eat… almost! They’re simple to make too, and a great one for little hands to help decorate.
#5. Hatching Cookies
Make cute Hatching Chick Cookies by icing sugar cookies. In this version, the eyes are mini chocolate chips while the beak is made using an orange Tic Tac. Clever!
#6. Bunny Butt Cookies
How insanely adorable are these Bunny Butt Cookies?! Make your own cookie dough or use shop-bought — either way, they’re guaranteed to get a laugh at the table.
#7. Healthy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Eggs
For something a little healthier but with all the fun of Easter, try these oatmeal peanut butter eggs. You can use plastic eggs to shape them, or just roll and shape by hand if you don’t have any to hand.
#8. Cinnamon Bunny Cookies
These cinnamon bunny cookies are vegan, gluten-free and refined-sugar-free, making them a nice healthier alternative to all the Easter chocolate. A bunny-shaped cookie cutter makes these much easier to create.
#9. Easy Easter Egg Cookies
We love the simplicity of these quick and easy Easter treats for kids. Just make some egg-shaped Rice Krispie treats and dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkles. Yum!
#10. Easter Bunny Popcorn Bars
Not exactly cookies, but these Easter Bunny Popcorn Bars are so simple that we had to include them!
Bonus: Easter Egg Hunt Sugar Cookie Bars
There’s also a lovely recipe for Easter Egg Hunt Sugar Cookie Bars, topped with green-dyed desiccated coconut “grass” and mini eggs, that’s well worth trying if you fancy going beyond the ten.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use shop-bought cookies instead of baking from scratch?
Absolutely. Most of these ideas work just as well with shop-bought plain cookies or biscuits — the fun (and the mess!) is really in the decorating.
How far in advance can I make Easter cookies?
Plain baked cookies can usually be made a few days ahead and stored in an airtight container, then decorated closer to the day. Decorated cookies are best kept somewhere cool and eaten within a few days for the best texture.
What’s a good Easter baking activity for younger kids?
Simple decorating jobs — adding icing, sprinkles or chocolate chip “eyes” to ready-made cookies — are perfect for younger children, while older kids can get more involved in mixing and shaping dough.
Do I need special equipment to make these?
Not really. A few Easter-shaped cookie cutters help, but many of these ideas (like the marshmallow bark or popcorn bars) need nothing more than a baking tray and a bit of patience while things set.
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Have you a favourite Easter cookie recipe of your own? Pop it in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you!
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