18 Delicious Easter Cookie Recipes

Easter is the perfect time to indulge in sweet treats, and what better way to celebrate than with festive cookies? From pastel-colored designs to bunny-shaped delights, these 18 Easter cookie recipes are sure to add a touch of sweetness to your holiday. Whether you’re hosting a family gathering or simply looking for a fun baking project, these cookies will make your celebration even more special.

Matcha Sugar Cookies

Green cookies with pumpkin seeds on a wooden board, surrounded by cherry blossoms. A sifter with green powder is nearby. — Matcha Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

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Add a pop of earthy green to your Easter spread with these matcha sugar cookies. Their subtle sweetness pairs perfectly with the bold flavor of matcha.
Get the Recipe: Matcha Sugar Cookies

Almond Flour Butter Cookies

A stack of crispy brown cookies on a cloth next to a cup filled with more cookies and a small bowl of cashews in the background. — Almond Flour Butter Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Rich and nutty thanks to almond flour, these gluten-free cookies are a crowd-pleasing option that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
Get the Recipe: Almond Flour Butter Cookies

3 Ingredient Shortbread

Rectangular pieces of shortbread on a wooden tray. — 3 Ingredient Shortbread. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Sometimes simplicity is best. These buttery shortbread cookies require just three basic ingredients and deliver a beautifully rich flavor.
Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Shortbread

Easter Blossom Cookies

These colorful cookies are a festive upgrade on traditional blossom cookies, featuring pastel candies that make them just right for the season.
Get the Recipe: Easter Blossom Cookies

Melt In Your Mouth Almond Crescent Cookies

Bucket filled with crescent-shaped cookies dusted with powdered sugar, placed on a white surface. — Melt In Your Mouth Almond Crescent Cookies. Photo credit: Tiny Batch Cooking.

These delicate crescent-shaped cookies, made with ground almonds, have a light sweetness and a buttery texture that truly lives up to their name.
Get the Recipe: Melt In Your Mouth Almond Crescent Cookies

Peanut Butter Low Carb Cookies

Peanut butter cookies with fork imprints and peanuts on top, displayed on a white wooden board. Yellow flowers and a bottle of milk are nearby. — Peanut Butter Low Carb Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

These low-carb cookies combine creamy peanut butter with just a touch of sweetness. A simple yet satisfying treat for those watching their sugar intake.
Get the Recipe: Peanut Butter Low Carb Cookies

Peeps Sugar Cookies

Colorful bunny-shaped cookies in pink, blue, and yellow with black eyes on a wooden board. Three marshmallow bunny candies in pink and yellow surround the cookies. An orange egg is nearby. — Peeps Sugar Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

Bright, colorful, and topped with marshmallow Peeps, these festive sugar cookies are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults at any Easter gathering.
Get the Recipe: Peeps Sugar Cookies

Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies

Chocolate cookies on a cooling rack with yellow flowers nearby and two glass bottles on a light wooden surface. — Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

If you’re a fan of chocolate and hazelnut, these sugar-free cookies are a dream. Rich, fudgy, and full of flavor, they’re a must-try.
Get the Recipe: Sugar-Free Nutella Cookies

Puff Pastry Palmiers

Close-up of sugar-coated palmiers, a type of French pastry, stacked on a plate. — Puff Pastry Palmiers. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Flaky, golden, and slightly caramelized, these puff pastry palmiers bring a touch of elegance to any cookie platter.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Palmiers

Birds Nest Cookies

A plate with a birds nest cookie made of pretzels and filled with pastel candy eggs. Other similar cookies and decorative eggs are in the background. — Birds Nest Cookies. Photo credit: Upstate Ramblings.

These adorable no-bake treats are made with crunchy chow mein noodles and melted chocolate, then topped with candy eggs. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat!
Get the Recipe: Birds Nest Cookies

Carrot Cake Protein Cookies

Cookies with white frosting and chopped nuts on a wooden surface. — Carrot Cake Protein Cookies. Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear.

Packed with protein and naturally sweetened, these cookies offer a healthier take on carrot cake. They’re great for a post-workout snack or a guilt-free Easter treat.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Protein Cookies

Low carb Shortbread Cookies

Several round, golden-brown cookies on a wire cooling rack on a light-colored surface. — Low carb Shortbread Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

These buttery shortbread cookies are a low-carb twist on a classic. With a delicate crumb and simple ingredients, they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth without the sugar crash.
Get the Recipe: Low carb Shortbread Cookies

Cereal Crunch Cookies

Cookies with pastel candy pieces on a cooling rack, placed on a wooden surface with a turquoise cloth. — Cereal Crunch Cookies. Photo credit: Call Me Pmc.

Made with your favorite breakfast cereals, these crunchy cookies are full of texture and nostalgia. They’re a sweet way to start—or end—your day!
Get the Recipe: Cereal Crunch Cookies

3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms

Plate of peanut butter cookies with chocolate centers, arranged in a pile. — 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Quick, easy, and delicious! These peanut butter cookies are topped with a chocolate kiss for a classic flavor combination everyone will love.
Get the Recipe: 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Blossoms

Carrot Cake Cookies

Soft and chewy with warm spices and shredded carrots, these cookies capture the essence of classic carrot cake in handheld form. They’re perfect for anyone who loves a hint of cream cheese frosting.
Get the Recipe: Carrot Cake Cookies

Almond Crescent Cookies

A plate of crescent-shaped cookies is being dusted with powdered sugar using a small sieve. — Almond Crescent Cookies. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Another take on almond crescents, these cookies are a little crispier than their melt-in-your-mouth cousins but just as satisfying.
Get the Recipe: Almond Crescent Cookies

Easter Thumbprint Cookies

Thumbprint cookie with chocolaye in the middle. — Easter Thumbprint Cookies. Photo credit: Mama’s on a Budget.

Filled with brightly colored jams or lemon curd, these buttery thumbprint cookies are as pretty as they are delicious!
Get the Recipe: Easter Thumbprint Cookies

Sugar Free Meringue Cookies

A wooden bowl filled with white meringue cookies sits on a grey cloth. — Sugar Free Meringue Cookies. Photo credit: Low Carb – No Carb.

Light, airy, and sugar-free, these meringue cookies practically melt in your mouth. Perfect for enjoying a little something sweet without the guilt.
Get the Recipe: Sugar Free Meringue Cookies