Easy Easter Treats: 3 Simple and Festive Dessert Ideas for Spring

Spring always feels like a fresh start. The pastel colors, family gatherings, and little traditions make Easter feel extra special. One of my favorite ways to celebrate the season is by making simple treats that feel festive without requiring hours in the kitchen.

These three Easter treats are easy, family friendly, and perfect for parties, movie nights, or sweet seasonal memories at home. If you are looking for recipes that look beautiful and taste amazing, these are always favorites in our home.

Easter Bunny Bait Snack Mix

This sweet and salty snack mix is colorful, festive, and incredibly easy to make. It is perfect for Easter baskets, spring gatherings, or a fun movie night snack.

Ingredients

4 cups popcorn

2 cups mini pretzels

1 cup Chex cereal

1 cup pastel chocolate candies

1 cup mini marshmallows

1 cup white chocolate chips or melting wafers

Easter sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels, cereal, candies, and marshmallows.

Melt white chocolate in 30 second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth.

Pour melted chocolate over the mixture and gently stir to coat.

Spread onto parchment paper and add sprinkles while chocolate is still warm.

Allow to harden before breaking apart and serving.

Heart and Home Tip

Serve this snack mix in a white bowl with soft spring florals nearby for a simple but beautiful Easter presentation.

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Carrots

These adorable treats are one of the cutest Easter desserts and surprisingly simple to make. They are light, fresh, and perfect if you want something sweet without feeling too heavy.

Ingredients

Fresh strawberries (stems removed)

Orange candy melts or tinted white chocolate

Green icing or melted green candy melts

Instructions

Wash and dry strawberries completely.

Melt orange candy melts according to package directions.

Dip strawberries into melted candy and place onto parchment paper.

Use green icing to drizzle small lines across the top to resemble carrot stems.

Allow candy coating to set before serving.

Heart and Home Tip

Place finished strawberries into a small basket lined with a light linen cloth for an adorable Easter display.

Easter Pretzel Hugs

These treats are sweet, salty, and always a crowd favorite. They are perfect for kids to help make and require only a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Mini pretzels

Chocolate candy hugs or chocolate squares

Pastel chocolate candies

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200 degrees.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Place pretzels onto the baking sheet and top each with one chocolate candy.

Bake for 4 to 5 minutes until chocolate is softened but not melted.

Remove from oven and gently press one pastel candy into each chocolate center.

Allow to cool until chocolate hardens.

Heart and Home Tip

Arrange these treats on a white serving tray or tuck them into Easter treat bags for simple gifts or party favors.

Making Simple Memories

Holiday treats do not have to be complicated to be meaningful. Sometimes the simplest recipes become the ones our families remember the most. Whether you are making snacks for an Easter gathering or just enjoying a quiet spring evening at home, these treats are easy ways to celebrate the season.

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