Spring is the perfect time for sweet treats! Let’s check out some fun Easter cookie recipes that’ll make your table brighter and bring big smiles. Who’s ready to get creative with frosting and sprinkles?
Easter isn’t just about eggs and bunnies — cookies need some love too! With their bright colors and sweet flavors, they’re always a holiday favorite.
I love baking all kinds, from classic sugar cookies to gooey chocolate-filled ones. And if you toss in some pastel sprinkles or use bunny-shaped cutters, they instantly feel extra festive.
Baking with kids? It’s messy, but so much fun! They love decorating (and sneaking a few sprinkles).
Check out these easy and delicious Easter cookie recipes — I promise they’ll bring some extra joy to your holiday!
Why You’ll Love These Easter Cookie Recipes
Easter cookies bring color, sweetness, and fun to your spring celebrations! Here’s why they’re a must-bake:
- Bright & Festive – Pastel icing, sprinkles, and fun shapes make these cookies a colorful addition to any dessert table.
- Fun for All Ages – Baking and decorating is the perfect family activity — kids, parents, and even grandparents can join in!
- Deliciously Sweet – With a mix of flavors and textures, these cookies add the perfect sweet touch to Easter brunch or dinner.
Easter Cookie Tips for Sweet Success
Let's bake Easter cookies that are both cute and delicious with these simple tips.
- Play with Colors – Use pastel icing and bright sprinkles to make your Easter treats pop!
- Try Fun Flavors – A little lemon, orange, or even lavender can give your cookies a fresh, springtime twist.
- Get Creative with Shapes – Don’t stop at eggs! Try bunnies, chicks, or flowers for extra festive fun.
The Best Easter Cookie Recipes
These super easy and tasty Easter cookies will bring a festive vibe to your celebrations and make baking with the family extra fun!
Decorated to look like little bunny faces, these cookies are a playful treat.
Shortbread cookies with a hint of pistachio, decorated with delicate edible flowers.
Buttery thumbprint cookies filled with smooth and tangy lemon curd.
Soft lemon-flavored cookies shaped like eggs, a bright and refreshing treat.
Classic chocolate chip cookies made even more festive with colorful candies.
A unique twist using sourdough, these cookies are packed with coconut and lime flavor.
Spiced carrot cookies sandwiched with a rich, creamy layer of frosting.
A mix of salty and sweet with pretzels, chocolate, and colorful candies baked in.
Buttery cookies topped with a light lemon glaze for the perfect citrus finish.
Chewy coconut nests filled with chocolate and topped with candy eggs.
Bunny-shaped cookies with coconut fur and a tiny marshmallow tail.
Moist and tender ricotta cookies with a sweet lemon glaze and festive sprinkles.
Soft, frosted sugar cookies in festive pastel colors, perfect for any celebration.
A simple decorating project to turn sugar cookies into cute bunny faces.
Soft chocolate chip cookies with a melty Cadbury egg hidden inside.
Crisp and buttery cookies with a delicate blend of lemon and floral lavender.
A gluten-free take on classic sugar cookies, perfect for decorating with royal icing.
Soft and chewy cookies rolled in colorful sugar, finished with a chocolate kiss on top.
Completely vegan sugar cookies with a sweet icing that can be decorated in bright colors.
Crispy, chewy and delicious, these Easy Creme Egg Cookies are packed with dark chocolate, pecans and oats then topped with a mini creme egg.
Ready to bake some Easter cookies? Try these easy and fun recipes that'll have your family hopping back for more sweet treats at every gathering!
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