Are you looking for crackin’ good Easter recipes you can cook with the kids? From hot cross buns to chickie eggs, here are 10 of the best Easter recipes for kids to guarantee empty plates and big smiles!
Get the kids in the kitchen — it’s a lovely way to spend time together, and it’s a great opportunity for your kids to learn everything from measuring and weighing to organisation skills and following instructions.
These Easter recipes for kids are fun, quirky, colourful and, of course, delicious!
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Easter Recipes to Enjoy With the Kids
#1. Chick Macaroons
These cute Easter chick macaroons from Sweet Explorations would make a beautiful gift or Easter dessert. If the kids are struggling to make the macaroons, you could buy pre-made lemon ones and let them decorate them.
#2. Hummus with Carrots
Image: Giggle Galore
This quick and easy hummus recipe is whizzed together in one bowl with a hand blender, making it a kid-friendly recipe.
Get funky with how you serve it up! Try clay pots with baby carrots sticking out the top for a fun Easter lunchtime snack. There are lots of ideas from Giggle Galore that make mealtimes interesting and stimulating.
#3. Easter Biscuits
This easy biscuit recipe makes a dough that can be easily rolled and cut into Easter shapes using cookie cutters — or simply let the kids make their own shapes using a blunt knife.
Decorate them how you wish before you cook them (by adding nuts, chocolate chips, etc.) or after they come out of the oven using icing, sprinkles and other decorations.
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#4. Boiled Egg Chicks
Image: Just Jenn Recipes
This really simple lunch idea from Just Jenn Recipes transforms the humble boiled egg into chickie eggs with just sesame seeds and a carrot!
#5. 3-in-1 Easter Cupcakes
Image: Creations By Kara
We love this Easter cupcakes recipe from Creations by Kara, where one cupcake recipe is used to make three cute Easter cupcakes — bunny cupcakes, chick cupcakes and nest cupcakes. You can make the cupcakes using her recipe, or buy pre-made cupcakes, and then follow her instructions for decorating.
#6. Easter Chocolate Cake
Image: Foodie Eshe
This Easter chocolate cake would make a yummy and indulgent Easter dessert idea. It’s simply a chocolate cake recipe transformed into an Easter cake by some clever decorating.
The top of the cake is covered with melted chocolate and double cream to create a smooth ganache icing, then topped with Mini Eggs to make it deliciously seasonal.
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#7. Hot Cross Buns
Image: BBC Good Food
One of the most traditional Easter recipes, hot cross buns are a great favourite of adults and kids alike. Become a star baker with this Paul Hollywood hot cross buns recipe from the BBC Good Food website. The kids will love helping with the kneading, as well as eating the final product hot from the oven!
#8. Bunny Butt Pancakes
Image: This Little Pig Stayed Home
Imagine your child’s face when they see these on the breakfast table? The adorable bunny pancakes from This Little Pig Stayed Home are such a lovely idea! With a few carefully placed bananas, chocolate chips and whipped cream, you could have bunny pancakes too.
#9. Cute Easter Marshmallow Chicks
Image: 2 Wired 2 Tired
The kids will love making these super easy Easter marshmallow chicks from 2 Wired 2 Tired. These would also be perfect if you’re hosting an Easter party — finger food, particularly desserts, is great for a crowd. Who could resist these?!
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#10. Building Site Chocolate Cake
Isn’t this building site chocolate biscuit cake cool? The recipe comes from Catriona at Wholesome Ireland, and it gives you the chance to use up any leftover Easter chocolate you may have. If you can’t use the surplus chocolate straight away, remove all the packaging and freeze it until you’re ready to make this cake. It would also make a fun birthday cake idea.
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FAQs About Easter Recipes for Kids
What are some easy Easter recipes I can make with young children?
Simple no-fuss ideas work best with younger kids — boiled egg chicks, marshmallow chicks, and biscuits cut into Easter shapes are all easy to get little hands involved in without much skill or equipment needed.
Can I make Easter treats without turning on the oven?
Yes — hummus with carrots, marshmallow pops, and decorated boiled eggs are all no-bake options that are perfect for a hot cross bun-free Easter table or a quick activity on a busy day.
How can I get my kids safely involved in Easter baking?
Give children age-appropriate jobs such as measuring, mixing, decorating, and shaping dough. Save anything involving the oven, hob, or sharp knives for an adult, and always supervise closely in the kitchen.
What if my child has a nut or dairy allergy?
Several of these recipes can be adapted — swap nuts for seeds, use dairy-free chocolate or spreads, and always check packaging on shop-bought ingredients like ready-made icing or marshmallows.
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