Spring has officially sprung, and with Easter just around the corner, it's the perfect excuse to get cracking on some festive treats. Whether you're looking for a sweet baking project with the kids or a DIY dessert to impress your guests at brunch, Easter cookies are a classic for a reason. Here are five easy ways to transform cookies into adorable Easter treats.
Bunny face cookies
Nothing says Easter more than bunnies! For a DIY Easter dessert that’s fun for kids and adults alike, you can’t go wrong with decorated cookies.
Using plain cookies as your canvas—our Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles work well for this—pipe white frosting into the shape of two large bunny ears. Or, if you’re using our Snickerdoodle cookie dough, let your dough thaw slightly before rolling several portions out into a sheet. Shape it using your rabbit-shaped cookie cutter, and bake from there.
Then, get creative with the rest: think pink jellybean noses, licorice whiskers, and candy eyes. No two bunny faces will look the same—and that’s half the fun!
Chocolate wafer cake
For a nostalgic (and delicious) Easter dessert, a classic chocolate wafer icebox cake is the way to go! All you need for this recipe is a pack of chocolate wafer cookies and whipping cream.
Whip the cream until stiff peaks form. Spread a dollop of cream on each cookie and then press together to make a few 3-inch stacks. On a platter, spread a layer of whipped cream and lay the cookie stack sideways on top, forming a log shape. Frost with the remaining whipped cream. Decorate with chocolate mini eggs or jelly beans for an extra-festive touch! Let chill for at least 8 hours, until the wafers soften into a cake-like texture.
Cookie sandwiches
Cookie sandwiches are a crowd-pleaser and come together in a jiffy. Place a scoop of pastel-coloured frosting or ice cream (mint chocolate chip or cotton candy, for example) between two cookies of your choosing and gently press together. Roll the sides in pastel sprinkles. Want to skip baking from scratch? Grab a box of fresh-baked cookies—we recommend our Oatmeal Raisin Cookies for a fun take on an oatmeal cream pie!
Cookie bark with Easter candy
Cookie bark is the ultimate way to use up leftover cookies and candy. Spread melted white chocolate onto a parchment-lined baking pan, and top with crumbled cookies, pretzels, and your favourite Easter candy. Place in the fridge until set and then break into jagged, snackable pieces. Yum!
Cookie truffle bites
Feeling fancy this Easter? Cookie truffle bites are sure to impress your guests—and take only a few minutes to come together.
Crumble cookies and mix with a little cream cheese until you can roll the mixture into balls. Chill until firm and then dip in white chocolate dyed with pastel food coloring. Decorate with sprinkles, nuts, or more drizzled chocolate.This recipe works best with crunchier cookies such as sugar cookies, shortbread, or our Butter Pecan Meltaways.
Whether you’re entertaining kids, planning an Easter party, or just craving something sweet, cookies make it easy to whip up adorable desserts without the stress.
Want to make life even easier? Try our Carrot Layer Cake, Crumb Cake bites, or Easter gifts for a festive treat delivered right to your door!