15 Sweet Easter Cookies That Will Make Your Holiday Extra Fun

Make your Easter celebrations extra sweet with this collection of 15 festive cookies. From adorable bunny butt designs and colorful Cadbury treats to zesty lemon cookies and classic soft sugar favorites, these recipes are fun to bake and even more fun to share. Perfect for family gatherings, gifting in baskets, or decorating with the kids, these Easter cookies are flavorful, creative, and full of springtime charm that will brighten any holiday table.

Bunny Butt Cookies: A Hoppy Easter Air Fryer Dessert!

A hand holds a cookie decorated with pink icing, marshmallows, and pink dots to resemble a bunny’s hindquarters; more similarly decorated cookies are on a cooling rack in the background. — Bunny Butt Cookies: A Hoppy Easter Air Fryer Dessert!. Photo credit: Dinners Done Quick.

Would you like to save this?

We'll email this post to you, so you can come back to it later!

These cookies are shaped to look like bunnies diving headfirst into frosting or grass. Coconut or icing creates the fluffy tail. They bake quickly in an air fryer for a tender, soft texture. Their playful design makes them a hit with kids and adults alike.
Get the Recipe: Bunny Butt Cookies: A Hoppy Easter Air Fryer Dessert!

Key Lime Cookies with Glaze

Close-up of glazed cookies with lime zest on top, stacked together on a surface. — Key Lime Cookies with Glaze. Photo credit: Cooking Gorgeous.

Crisp yet tender cookies infused with bright key lime flavor. A thin glaze adds sweetness and a shiny finish. The citrusy zing balances the soft, buttery texture. They are perfect for spring dessert trays or gifting.
Get the Recipe: Key Lime Cookies with Glaze

Sourdough Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Eight chocolate chip cookies cooling on a black wire rack over a white marble surface. — Sourdough Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. Photo credit: Stretch & Folds.

These cookies use sourdough discard for extra flavor and chewiness. Chocolate chips melt into pockets of rich sweetness. Soft centers and slightly crisp edges make them irresistible. They are perfect for a spring twist on a classic treat.
Get the Recipe: Sourdough Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

A stack of cookies with pastel candy-coated chocolates on top, surrounded by more cookies and scattered candies on a tray. — Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies. Photo credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Soft cookie dough is studded with colorful mini eggs. Each cookie bakes to a tender, chewy texture. The pastel candies create a festive spring look. They are simple to make and always a crowd pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies

Easter Sugar Cookies

A group of small cookies with pink frosting and sprinkles. — Easter Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: My Rad Kitchen.

Classic sugar cookies are soft, buttery, and ideal for decorating. They hold their shape well for cutouts like bunnies, eggs, and flowers. Frosting and sprinkles add seasonal charm. They are versatile for parties or gifting.
Get the Recipe: Easter Sugar Cookies

Chocolate Birds Nest Cookies

Chocolate cookies topped with toasted coconut and colorful candy eggs, resembling bird nests, arranged closely together. — Chocolate Birds Nest Cookies. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

These cookies are made with chocolate and crispy cereal or nuts to resemble nests. Melted chocolate helps hold the structure. Candy eggs placed inside complete the nest look. They are whimsical, easy to make, and perfect for display.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Birds Nest Cookies

Mini Egg Brownie Cookies

A stack of three chocolate cookies with colorful candy-coated chocolates on top, surrounded by more cookies and candies on a light surface. — Mini Egg Brownie Cookies. Photo credit: Semi Homemade Kitchen.

Chewy brownie cookies are baked with mini candy eggs on top. They have a fudgy texture with a sweet chocolate candy crunch. Each cookie is small, portable, and festive. Perfect for dessert trays or gift boxes.
Get the Recipe: Mini Egg Brownie Cookies

Sugar Cookie Cadbury Egg Cups

Cookies with hollow centers filled with colorful sprinkles are arranged on a white surface, with a few small candy eggs scattered nearby. — Sugar Cookie Cadbury Egg Cups. Photo credit: Two Sisters Mix It Up.

Soft sugar cookies are molded into cup shapes and filled with Cadbury Eggs. They hold their form during baking and offer a sweet surprise inside. Frosting or sprinkles can enhance the look. They are playful, interactive, and festive.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Cookie Cadbury Egg Cups

Italian Easter Cookies Recipe (Soft & Buttery)

A stack of three frosted cookies with sprinkles, topped with a fourth cookie that has a bite taken out. More frosted cookies and a bowl of sprinkles are in the background. — Italian Easter Cookies Recipe (Soft & Buttery). Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

Traditional Italian cookies are soft, slightly chewy, and buttery. Often flavored with citrus zest or anise, they have a delicate, tender texture. They can be shaped into rings, twists, or rounds. Perfect for gifting or sharing at holiday gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Italian Easter Cookies Recipe (Soft & Buttery)

Soft Easter Sugar Cookies (Decorated Peep Cookie)

Three bunny-shaped frosted cookies in pastel colors are arranged in a small blue pail with green paper grass. Other decorated cookies and Easter-themed items are in the background. — Soft Easter Sugar Cookies (Decorated Peep Cookie). Photo credit: The Slow Roasted Italian.

Sugar cookies are soft and tender, decorated with Peep shaped candy or frosting. They are easy to shape and frost for spring celebrations. The playful decoration adds personality and charm. Each cookie is sweet, colorful, and festive.
Get the Recipe: Soft Easter Sugar Cookies (Decorated Peep Cookie)

Lemon Easter Egg Cookies

Oval-shaped cookies on a wooden surface dusted with powdered sugar, each topped with a dollop of yellow filling in the center. — Lemon Easter Egg Cookies. Photo credit: Mommy Evolution.

Egg shaped cookies feature bright lemon flavor in both dough and glaze. Soft and buttery, they hold their shape during baking. Powdered sugar or a thin icing drizzle completes the look. They are refreshing and visually appealing for Easter.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Easter Egg Cookies

Sunny Lemon Cookies Recipe

A white plate with seven frosted cookies topped with lemon zest, placed next to two whole lemons on a wooden surface. — Sunny Lemon Cookies Recipe. Photo credit: Mommy Evolution.

These cookies are soft, citrusy, and bright with lemon zest and juice. Their tender texture makes them easy to bite into. A light glaze or sugar topping enhances sweetness. Perfect for spring dessert trays or gifting.
Get the Recipe: Sunny Lemon Cookies Recipe

Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches

Oatmeal sandwich cookies filled with white cream frosting are arranged on a light surface, with small pieces of carrot visible in the cookies. — Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches. Photo credit: Tessie’s Table.

Moist carrot cake cookies are sandwiched with cream cheese frosting. The soft cookies and creamy filling balance perfectly. Optional add ins like nuts or coconut provide extra texture. They are portable, festive, and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches

Easter Peeps Bunny Sugar Cookies

A white dish holds colorful bunny-shaped cookies decorated with sugar and chocolate eyes, resting on green shredded paper; more cookies are placed beside the dish. — Easter Peeps Bunny Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

Sugar cookies are decorated with Peeps bunnies for a playful spring design. The cookies are soft and hold their shape well. Icing or sprinkles add color and detail. They are fun for decorating with kids or serving at parties.
Get the Recipe: Easter Peeps Bunny Sugar Cookies

Buttterscotch Birds Nest Cookies

A plate of candy bird nest treats made from pretzel sticks and topped with pastel candy eggs, arranged on a wooden table. — Buttterscotch Birds Nest Cookies. Photo credit: Three Olives Branch.

Crispy nests made with butterscotch chips and cereal or nuts. Melted butterscotch secures the candy eggs in place. Each cookie is sweet, chewy, and visually charming. Perfect for spring dessert tables or gifting.
Get the Recipe: Buttterscotch Birds Nest Cookies