50 Easter Cookies That Are Bunny-Approved

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50 Easter Cookies That Are Bunny-Approved1/50 Easter Egg Cookies 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 40 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mother started baking these cookies with me and my eight brothers and sisters when I was a child, and I carried on the tradition with our four youngsters when they were little. Now, my children are grown and can make these cookies with their own tots. —Barbara Neuweg, West Point, Iowa Quick-cooking oats make these cookies delightfully soft and chewy. The whole

family can decorate these sweet treats, just like Easter eggs

family can decorate these sweet treats, just like Easter eggs. 2/50 Bird’s Nest Treats 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear fast. —Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana When chocolate Easter eggs hit the grocery store shelves, I immediately buy them. I know they’ll be used for some sort of insanely adorable Easter treat,

like these Robin nest-inspired cookies or our Easter nest cake

like these Robin nest-inspired cookies or our Easter nest cake. 3/50 Madeleines 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 25 min Servings 12 cookies Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After spending time in France and loving their pastries, I decided to make my own classic madeleine cookie recipe. These mini butter cakes are the perfect treat to go with a cup of coffee or tea. —April Preisler, Auburn, California At my first ever bakery job, we would coat the madeleines in pastel-colored white chocolate during Easter time. To do this at home,

It’s a family tradition for my grandmother and me to make these

pour melted chocolate into clean madeleine pan cavities until each cavity is halfway full. Press the baked and cooled madeleines in each cavity until the chocolate has risen to the edge of the cavity. Let the the chocolate set, about 30 minutes, then pop out the madeleines and arrange them on a beautiful platter. 4/50 Jelly Bean Cookies 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 25 min Servings about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s a family tradition for my grandmother and me to make these

colorful cookies every year for the holidays

colorful cookies every year for the holidays. —Cheyenne Fink, Pleasantville, Pennsylvania Step aside, M&M’s. This recipe couldn’t be simpler or more festive. For extra colorful cookies, reserve a few jellybeans to press into the tops of the cookies right before you bake them. 5/50 Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves taste very

They’re even topped with a rich cream cheese frosting

similar. They’re even topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. With each cookie it feels as if you’re eating a piece of carrot cake, but no fork is needed! —Susan Bickta, Kutztown, Pennsylvania Butter, cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract team up to create the winning cream cheese frosting. But if you aren’t a frosting fan, one reader says the cookies are just as delicious if you omit it. 6/50 Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 40 min Servings 10 eggs

Sometimes I substitute butterscotch or vanilla pudding for the chocolate

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I roll out these chocolate Easter eggs when the weather gets warm. The recipe is over 35 years old; my high school economics teacher had us make it as a class project. Sometimes I substitute butterscotch or vanilla pudding for the chocolate. —Julie Warren, Conyers, Georgia If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, you’ll love this homemade version that’s softer and sweeter. Enlist the help of tiny hands to add sprinkles, frosting designs or any other decorations. 7/50 Lemon Biscotti 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level

—Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin

Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With the growing popularity of gourmet coffees, cappuccino and espresso, I’m finding lots of people enjoy these classic Sicilian dipping cookies. —Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin These bright and refreshing lemon biscotti are spring-approved. Serve them with tea lattes after a big Easter brunch as a lighter version of after-dinner espresso. 8/50 Orange Sugar Cookies 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 35 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Eventually I had to start making extra “mistakes” to keep my family happy!

I make these citrusy cookies for parties and special occasions, and we always get to eat the ones that don’t come out perfectly. Eventually I had to start making extra “mistakes” to keep my family happy! —Myrrh Wertz, Milwaukee, Wisconsin You could cut these cookies into any shape you want, but you’ll need a flower cookie cutter to achieve the results pictured. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to make the icing centers pop. 9/50 Coffee Shortbread 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coffee Shortbread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 35 min Servings

The chocolate drizzle is surprisingly easy to do

about 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When you need a treat for brunch, bake some of these coffee-flavored shortbreads. The chocolate drizzle is surprisingly easy to do. —Dixie Terry, Goreville, Illinois Your Easter guests will be delighted to dunk these pretty shortbread cookies into coffee, cocoa or tea. Check out more of our favorite shortbread recipes. 10/50 Chocolate Crinkle Cookies 21 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 25 min Servings about 3-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I baked these moist, fudgy cookies

for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them!

for the first time, my three preschool children went wild over them! But I like them because they’re lower in fat and easy to mix and bake. —Maria Groff, Ephrata, Pennsylvania The special crackly appearance is achieved from a simple technique: rolling the cookie dough into balls, tossing them in confectioners’ sugar and baking in the oven. They’ll puff up, spread and collapse into these gorgeous crinkle cookies. 11/50 Carrot Cake Shortbread 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 50 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

These comforting cookies are just the ticket!

I really love carrot cake and wanted to make a cookie that had the same flavors. These comforting cookies are just the ticket! Cinnamon, maple and vanilla make them perfect for the holidays. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah Carrot cake is a staple on Easter, but can take a bit of time to put together. This shortcut version includes all of carrot cake’s flavors into bite sized cookies, with a creamy glaze drizzled on top to boot. 12/50 Lemon Ricotta Cookies 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 30 min Servings

Every time they make this recipe for a catering event, they get praised

3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I work for a special education school and our students run their own catering business. Every time they make this recipe for a catering event, they get praised. The students chose these cookies to submit as their favorite cookie recipe. They say they are the yummiest and chewiest cookies ever! —Renee Phillips, Owosso, Michigan Calling all lemon recipe lovers: Both the dough and the frosting contain real lemon juice and zest. And since the recipe makes three dozen cookies, you’ll have plenty to share. 13/50 Easter Sugar Cookies 3 Reviews Test

Cream cheese contributes to the rich taste of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies

Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 25 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cream cheese contributes to the rich taste of these melt-in-your-mouth cookies. They have such nice flavor that you can skip the frosting and just sprinkle them with colored sugar if you like. —Julie Brunette, Green Bay, Wisconsin If you thought decorated sugar cookies were just for Christmas, think again. Use bunny, chick and even carrot cookie cutters to create a festive dessert plate fit for the Easter bunny. 14/50 Lavender Shortbread 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE

Lavender flowers can be used fresh or dried in cooking

FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Lavender flowers can be used fresh or dried in cooking. The flowers have an intense flavor, so they are best used sparingly.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin Yes, this recipe calls for real lavender flowers! They’re one of the many edible flowers that totally elevate humble cookies. Buy them from a spice shop or snip off a few sprigs from your garden—just make sure it hasn’t been treated with any pesticides or chemicals first. 15/50 Lemon