50 Cute Easter Treats to Try This Spring

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50 Cute Easter Treats to Try This Spring1/50 Marshmallow Easter Eggs 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania This recipe calls for creating your own candy mold using flour and an egg, though you can purchase a silicone egg-shaped mold if you prefer. If you go with a homemade mold, be sure to toss the flour

and egg afterward

and egg afterward. 2/50 Easter Sugar Cookies 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easter Sugar Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner 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 These are the cutout cookies I decorate with my nieces and nephews each Easter. I like to bake the cookies ahead of time, and then

—Emily Seefeldt, Red Wing, Minnesota Make the most of rhubarb season

let the little ones use store-bought frosting, candies and sprinkles to decorate. By the way, there are plenty of ways to make canned frosting taste homemade, if you’re willing to experiment a little. 3/50 Rhubarb Tart 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 55 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a perfect ending to a grilled summer meal! Between the creamy texture, the pretty color and the buttery crust, this recipe is simply delightful. —Emily Seefeldt, Red Wing, Minnesota Make the most of rhubarb season

with this rhubarb dessert

with this rhubarb dessert. Those who haven’t had rhubarb before will love its sweet and tart flavor profile. 4/50 Bunny Tails 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bunny Tails Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Beginner Total Time 20 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughters and I came up with this clever and easy idea for Easter. —Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin Made with just two ingredients—white chocolate and coconut—these bunny tails are as simple as they are charming. You can make this easy Easter dessert a day or two ahead of

time for one less to-do on the holiday

time for one less to-do on the holiday. 5/50 Bird’s Nest Treats 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner 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 Chow mein noodles probably aren’t the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of dessert. But these noodles add a ton of crunch and texture to

these bird nests

these bird nests. You can find chow mein noodles in the Asian or international section of your grocery store. 6/50 Hippity Hop Bunny Cake 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hippity Hop Bunny Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Advanced Total Time 2 hours 30 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This cute, festive cake will have your guests ‘hopping’ with happiness! Make the cake ahead and add the decorations close to its debut at your party or special occasion. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen If you have some spare time on your

hands, you can’t go wrong with making this bunny cake!

hands, you can’t go wrong with making this bunny cake! To prevent the chocolate and other decorations from running into the buttercream, wait to add them until a few hours before you plan on serving the cake. 7/50 Sour Cream Sugar Cookies 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings about 4-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make these cookies for my family and our neighbors every Valentine’s Day. The heart-shaped treats stay soft for at least a week,

and they look so pretty frosted bright pink and then piped with lacy frosting

and they look so pretty frosted bright pink and then piped with lacy frosting. —Carolyn Walton, Smoot, Wyoming Yes, sour cream desserts are a thing! This underrated ingredient gives this cookie recipe its soft and tender texture. 8/50 Lime Divine Tarts 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 45 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Winter is prime time for limes, so why not showcase them at your holiday party? These cute cups are impressive but easy to make. —Ann Yri, Lewisville, Texas These mini tarts

use fresh lime juice and zest for an extra-zippy citrus flavor

use fresh lime juice and zest for an extra-zippy citrus flavor. You can also swap the lime for lemon or orange for a different flavor profile. 9/50 Easter Bunny Treats 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our whole family has fun making these bunny-riffic treats together. They are just so cute! —Holly Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin These adorable marshmallow bunnies are a great way to get your kids in the kitchen. You can have your little ones assemble and

—Kathryn Dunn, Axton, Virginia

decorate these bunnies themselves, or get them started by attaching the legs, head and ears for them. 10/50 Layered Sherbet Dessert 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 30 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Macaroons, pecans and layers of fruity sherbet combine in this beautiful, special dessert. Try garnishing with fresh strawberries and just listen to folks ooh and aah when you bring this in! —Kathryn Dunn, Axton, Virginia For gorgeous and clear layers, take your time and allow each layer to fully

set before adding the next one

set before adding the next one. Rushing the process will result in uneven layers that bleed into one another. 11/50 Lamb Cake 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easter Lamb Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother started the tradition of making this molded Easter lamb cake when I was little. We continue to make it every Easter. The memory is so special that I keep the lamb mold in my kitchen next to my cookbooks as a decoration. Make

sure to grease and flour the mold really well so that the cake does not stick

sure to grease and flour the mold really well so that the cake does not stick. —Debra Waggoner, Grand Island, Nebraska This lamb cake has been a staple at my family’s Easter celebration for as long as I can remember. It’s a classic for a reason! 12/50 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

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 Get creative when decorating these cookies and experiment with adding food coloring to the glaze. Take it a step further with colored frosting, sprinkles and candies to make these cookies worthy of an Easter basket. 13/50 Peeps Sunflower Cake 106 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Beginner Total Time 45 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The inspiration for

this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower

this cake came from one of my favorite flowers, the sunflower. The yellow peeps make eye-catching flower petals, and I carefully placed chocolate chips in a circular pattern to resemble the seeds in the middle of a sunflower. This cake is easy, but looks quite impressive. —Bethany Eledge, Cleveland, Tennessee Peeps are the ultimate Easter candy, and this cake turns them into a cheery sunflower. The recipe calls for a boxed chocolate cake mix, but you can use a store-bought or homemade cake if you like. 14/50 Easter Meringue Cups 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF

You can buy lemon curd or make homemade lemon curd; both would be delicious

HOME Skill Level Intermediate Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These crunchy meringue shells with a lemon curd filling will make guests stop to “ooh” and “ahh” at your dessert table. Topped with fresh fruit, they’re especially pretty when served with a spring meal. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen These dainty meringue cups can be topped with just about anything, but I adore the combination of lemon curd and fresh fruit for Easter. You can buy lemon curd or make homemade lemon curd; both would be delicious. 15/50 Easter Basket