Easter is the perfect time to get creative in the kitchen, and these 30+ easy Easter treats for kids are sure to bring smiles to little faces! From no-bake snacks to fun decorated desserts, these recipes are simple enough for kids to make themselves or with a little help from parents.
These Easter goodies are perfect for if you’re planning classroom treats, teacher gifts, Easter playdates, or a festive family brunch.
These ideas are quick, fun, and mess-friendly. Each recipe is designed to be kid-approved, easy to prep, and perfect for sharing.
No-Bake Easter Treats
1- Chocolate Bark with Jellybeans
Spread melted chocolate on parchment paper, then let kids top it with pastel jellybeans, sprinkles, or crushed pretzels. Once hardened, break into fun, irregular pieces. This easy treat doubles as a snack for sharing or adding to gift bags.
2- Chocolate Nests with Jelly Beans
Melt chocolate with peanut butter or butterscotch, then stir in crunchy chow mein noodles or pretzels. Shape the mixture into small nests and top with pastel jelly beans for a fun, edible Easter centerpiece. Kids can help press the “eggs” into the nests, making it a playful activity.
3- Easter Bunny Pudding Cups
Layer store-bought chocolate or vanilla pudding with crushed Oreos for “soil,” and top with Peeps or candy carrots to create a mini Easter garden. These individual cups are perfect for classroom parties or a quick, mess-free treat at home.
4- Dipped Pretzel Rods
Dip pretzel rods halfway into melted white chocolate, then add colorful sprinkles or pastel sugar decorations. They’re easy to hold, great for little hands, and make a festive addition to Easter treat trays.
5- Rice Krispies Eggs
Shape classic Rice Krispies treats into egg forms using buttered hands or egg molds. Decorate with drizzled chocolate, icing, or candy eyes to make each egg playful and unique. They’re quick, kid-friendly, and perfect for snack time.
6- Marshmallow Bunny Tails
Stack mini marshmallows on toothpicks or dip them in white chocolate and roll in shredded coconut for a fluffy bunny tail effect. These bite-sized treats are fun to assemble and adorable on a dessert table.
7- Peeps S’mores
Swap regular marshmallows for colorful Peeps in classic s’mores. Microwave or roast over a small flame, sandwich with chocolate and graham crackers, and watch the sugar crust turn golden and gooey. This Easter twist on a favorite snack is always a hit.
8- Bunny Butt Cookies
Decorate sugar cookies with white and pink icing to resemble a bunny’s fluffy backside, adding mini marshmallows as tails. These silly cookies are sure to make kids giggle and are a fun addition to party plates or Easter baskets.
9- Easter Egg Deviled Eggs
Add pastel food coloring to boiled egg whites, then fill with a creamy deviled egg mixture. Decorate with tiny carrot or olive accents to turn each egg into a festive baby chick—perfect for a savory Easter snack alongside sweets.
Easy Bakes & Decorated Desserts
10. Bunny Bagel Faces
Spread cream cheese on bagels and decorate with fruits or veggies to make bunny faces.
11. Mini Cheesecake Eggs
Hollow chocolate eggs and fill with no-bake cheesecake, topped with berries or mini eggs.
12. Easter Bunny Pancakes
Stack pancakes and decorate with whipped cream, fruit, and chocolate chips.
13. Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
Dip strawberries in pastel chocolate, add drizzles or sprinkles, and chill.
Savory + Creative Easter Snacks
14. DIY Bunny Trail Mix
A sweet-and-salty snack that kids love to munch on! Combine popcorn, mini marshmallows, pastel candies, pretzels, and chocolate chips in a bowl. Perfect for portioning into small bags for classroom treats or Easter party favors. Kids can even help mix their own versions for a fun hands-on activity.
15. Jello Easter Eggs
Create colorful, wiggly Jello eggs using plastic molds. Add a little whipped cream or a mini candy in the center for a fun surprise inside. These are easy to make ahead of time and hold up well for school parties or spring playdates.
16. Carrot Patch Dirt Cups
Layer chocolate pudding and crushed cookies in clear cups to look like soil. Top with orange-dipped strawberries or gummy carrots to create a mini carrot patch. These are visually fun, mess-free, and a great way to sneak a little fruit into dessert.
17. Bunny Cinnamon Rolls
Turn regular cinnamon rolls into adorable bunny shapes before baking. Once baked, drizzle with icing and sprinkle with pastel decorations for a festive Easter treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a centerpiece on a dessert table.
Cute Easter Desserts
These treats are playful, easy to make, and perfect for classroom parties, playdates, or Easter baskets.
18. Easter Egg Oreo Truffles
Mix crushed Oreos with cream cheese, shape into egg forms, dip in pastel-colored candy melts, and decorate with sprinkles or drizzle. Great for making ahead and sharing with classmates.
19. Popcorn Bunnies
Combine marshmallows and popcorn, shape into bunny heads, and add candy eyes and mini marshmallow cheeks. These are crunchy, sweet, and a fun activity for kids to assemble themselves.
20. Easter Bunny Trail Cupcakes
Frost cupcakes with green-tinted icing to look like grass, then add candy tails, paw prints, or mini eggs on top. Perfect for classroom parties or a festive dessert table.
Easter Treats That Double as Gifts
These Easter goodies are perfect for party favors, easter baskets gifting to friends, or sending home with classmates.
21. Chocolate-Covered Peeps Pops
Place Peeps on lollipop sticks, dip in melted chocolate, add colorful sprinkles, and wrap in cellophane with ribbon. Cute, festive, and easy to hand out at Easter events.
22. Bunny Pretzel Bites
Dip pretzels in white candy melts and decorate with bunny face candies or icing. A sweet and salty snack that’s portable and kid-friendly.
23. Carrot Cake Energy Bites
Mix oats, shredded carrots, nut butter, and a pinch of cinnamon, then roll into bite-size balls. Package in mini jars or cellophane bags for a healthier Easter treat.
24. Easter Egg Brownies
Cut baked brownies into egg shapes and let kids decorate with pastel frosting, sprinkles, and candy eyes. Fun for classroom decorating activities or family parties.
26. Chick Sugar Cookies
Frost sugar cookies with yellow icing, add candy eyes and tiny orange frosting beaks. Perfect for “decorate-your-own” activities in school or at home.
27. Marshmallow Bunny Sliders
Sandwich marshmallows between two cookies, dip in chocolate, and decorate with bunny details like ears, eyes, and tails. Fun for kids to assemble and easy to serve at parties.
28. Pastel Popcorn Balls
Coat popcorn in pastel-colored marshmallow syrup, shape into balls, and let kids help decorate with sprinkles. A crunchy, sweet, and colorful Easter snack.
29. Mini Carrot Cheesecakes
Top individual mini cheesecakes with crushed graham crackers and a gummy carrot for a festive finish. Great for classroom treats or gifting in small jars.
30. Easter Egg Rice Krispie Pops
Shape Rice Krispie treats into eggs, insert sticks, and decorate with icing, candy, or sprinkles. Fun to make with kids and perfect for Easter baskets or party trays.
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