47 Kid-Friendly Easter Recipes That Parents Will Love Too

This springy dip is not only delicious, but it’s so cute, it just might steal the spotlight away from the egg hunt. The bacon-spinach dip we filled it with is cheesy, creamy, and dreamy with just enough bite from the asparagus, but feel free to replace with your family’s fave recipe if you like.

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It’s Peeps season y’all, and we’re here to make Peepstory (Peep history, of course). Whether you’re a long-time stan of this classic Easter confection or a forever hater, these Peeps cheesecake bars will convince everyone of the magic of Peeps.

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Blondies are soft, chewy, buttery, and perfect for dressing up any way you’d like. Case in point: these Cadbury egg blondies. The pastel-colored Cadbury eggs make these a standout on any springtime table spread, plus, the entire dessert (before you slice it) is egg-shaped, making it cuter than any Easter basket.

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A Greek and Italian tradition, Easter bread a sweetened, yeasted dough with colored eggs baked right into the bread (that you don’t eat). Let the kids decorate, then serve it as the perfect festive centerpiece to your Easter brunch, or as a colorful addition to your Easter dessert spread!

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These adorable pancakes might seem tricky, until you break down the basic shapes: one palm-sized pancake (the body), two oval silver dollar ones (the feet), and one medium-sized circle with two ears coming off it (the head). Use Nutella to make the pads of the paws, and a little swirl of whipped cream for the tail, and you’re all set!

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Peeps serve as the color inspiration for these simple sugar cookies pressed with a milk chocolate Kiss. Because there’s no actual marshmallow involved, even Peeps haters won’t be able to get enough of these too-cute treats.

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Thinking about what to do with all those extra Peeps you have lying around? We’ve got you. This playful Easter mashup combines the classic fluffy, fried, golden sopapilla with a marshmallowy Peep center. Serve them hot and sprinkled with colored sanding sugar to complete the Easter look, and we promise—even Peeps haters won’t be able to resist.

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Eggs are expensive right now, so we’re not messing around wasting any.These naturally dyed ones for Easter mean you can feel good about eating these after coloring them, and are the perfect project for your health-conscious family. We promise, these natural dyes are worth the extra effort.

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Instead of frosting a multi-layer carrot cake, make these adorable individual trifles instead. They’re great because they serve a crowd and can be made ahead of time. Plus, served in these individual containers, they become the cutest shareable treat.

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Imagine all the creamy, tangy, and punchy flavors you love from the classic appetizer, now in a scoopable form! To bring it all together, chopped hard-boiled eggs are folded in, delivering that unmistakable eggy goodness in every bite.

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“Dirt” has never been tastier with these dirt pudding-inspired brownies! While we used store-bought brownie mix here so we could focus on these mega-cute toppings, feel free to use our favorite brownie recipe. Carrots have never looked so adorable.

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Want to get a little crafty with your Easter dessert this year? This impressive bunny cake looks like it came from a bakery, but is actually so straightforward to make. It starts with a super-moist carrot cake (what else?), creatively cut, frosted, and decorated with Easter candy to look like an adorable bunny.

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