Cute & Fun Easter Desserts for Kids (Super Easy!)
Easter is a special time for families to come together and create sweet memories. When it comes to desserts, kids love to participate in making their own treats. As parents, we want to make sure these desserts are not just delicious but also fun and easy to make. That’s why we’ve put together a list of cute and fun Easter desserts that kids will love making and devouring. From cupcakes to rice krispie treats and donuts, these desserts are perfect for a springtime celebration.
In this article, we’ll guide you through each recipe with step-by-step instructions, so you can make these adorable treats with your little ones. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, these recipes are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. So, let’s get started and have some fun making these Easter desserts together.
Bunny Butt Cupcakes
Bunny Butt Cupcakes are a cute and playful twist on traditional cupcakes. These adorable treats are made to look like bunny butts, complete with fluffy cotton ball tails and pink frosting noses.
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– Pink frosting
– Whipped cream
– Cotton balls
Instructions
To make Bunny Butt Cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely. Use pink frosting to create bunny ears and a nose on top of each cupcake. Use whipped cream to create a fluffy tail, and attach it with a small dollop of frosting. Top each cupcake with a cotton ball to look like a bunny’s tail.
Easter Rice Krispie Nests
Easter Rice Krispie Nests are a classic treat made with Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and colorful candy. Kids love making these nests, and they’re perfect for a springtime celebration.
Ingredients
– 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
– 1 cup marshmallows
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Food coloring
– Easter candy
Instructions
To make Easter Rice Krispie Nests, melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the food coloring and stir until the mixture is evenly colored. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Allow the mixture to cool and set. Use a cookie cutter to cut out Easter shapes. Use Easter candy to create “eggs” for the nest.
Marshmallow Peep Pops
Marshmallow Peep Pops are a fun and easy treat to make with kids. These cute pops are made with marshmallows, sticks, and colorful melted chocolate.
Ingredients
– 1 bag marshmallow Peeps
– Lollipop sticks
– Melting chocolate
Instructions
To make Marshmallow Peep Pops, insert a lollipop stick into each marshmallow Peep. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Dip the marshmallow Peep into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Place the coated marshmallow on a piece of parchment paper and let it set. Repeat with the remaining marshmallow Peeps.
Chocolate Easter Egg Pretzel Bites
Chocolate Easter Egg Pretzel Bites are a sweet and salty treat that kids will love. These pretzels are shaped like Easter eggs and coated in melted chocolate.
Ingredients
– 1 bag pretzels
– Melted chocolate
– Easter sprinkles
Instructions
To make Chocolate Easter Egg Pretzel Bites, melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth. Dip a pretzel rod into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Place the coated pretzel on a piece of parchment paper and sprinkle with Easter sprinkles. Repeat with the remaining pretzels.
Bunny Sugar Cookies
Bunny Sugar Cookies are a classic Easter treat that kids will love making and eating. These cute cookies are made with sugar cookie dough, bunny-shaped cookie cutters, and colorful frosting.
Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 2 large eggs
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– Bunny-shaped cookie cutters
– Pink frosting
– Whipped cream
Instructions
To make Bunny Sugar Cookies, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and sugar. In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and use bunny-shaped cookie cutters to cut out cookies. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool completely. Use pink frosting to create bunny ears, a nose, and a fluffy tail on top of each cookie.
Pastel Pudding Cups with Candy Toppers
Pastel Pudding Cups with Candy Toppers are a sweet and colorful treat that kids will love. These pudding cups are made with milk, flavorings, and colorful candy.
Ingredients
– 1 cup milk
– 1 package pudding mix
– 1 cup whipped cream
– Pastel food coloring
– Candy
– Sprinkles
Instructions
To make Pastel Pudding Cups with Candy Toppers, mix the milk and pudding mix in a bowl until combined. Add the pastel food coloring and mix until the pudding is evenly colored. Spoon the pudding into small cups or ramekins. Top each cup with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of candy. Repeat with the remaining pudding and toppings. Chill the pudding cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Easter Sprinkle Donuts
Easter Sprinkle Donuts are a sweet and playful treat that kids will love making and eating. These donuts are made with cake mix, donut pans, and colorful sprinkles.
Ingredients
– 1 box cake mix
– 1 cup water
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil
– 2 large eggs
– Easter sprinkles
– Confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
To make Easter Sprinkle Donuts, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease 6 donut pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake mix, water, oil, and eggs until combined. Pour the batter into the donut pans and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden. Allow the donuts to cool completely. Dust the donuts with confectioners’ sugar and top with Easter sprinkles.
