Easy Easter treat ideas

Easter is a time for family, fun and of course, delicious treats! If you’re looking for something special to do with your kids this holiday season, why not try making some festive desserts together? 

Here are some easy and tasty Easter desserts to make with your kids:

1. Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats - This fun and cute dessert is perfect for kids to make, with minimal mess and fuss. All you need is some rice cereal, marshmallow, food coloring and egg-shaped cookie cutters. Your kids can help you mix the ingredients, cut the cereal into egg shapes and decorate with icing and sprinkles.

 2. Easter Bunny Snack Mix - This treat is perfect for both snack time and for Easter basket fillers. Mix some Rice Chex cereal, popcorn, pretzels, M&Ms and mini marshmallows in a large bowl. Then, have your kids help you portion it out into small snack bags and add bunny ears made with construction paper.

 3. Carrot Cake Cupcakes - Carrot cake is a classic dessert during the Easter season, and making them in cupcake form is easy and fun for kids to help with. Have your kids measure out the ingredients, mix, and decorate the cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and candy carrots or bunny and chick cut out toppers. 

4. Chocolate Dipped Peeps - This is a quick and easy dessert that only requires a few ingredients. Melt some chocolate chips in the microwave, and have your kids help you dip the Peeps marshmallow chicks into the chocolate. Let them dry on a piece of parchment paper, and sprinkle with Easter-colored sprinkles. 

5. Easter Bunny Trail and Mix - Mix some Cheerios cereal, raisins, almonds and yogurt-covered pretzels together in a large bowl. Then, have your kids portion it out into small snack bags and add bunny ears made with construction paper. 

These delicious Easter treats are not only fun to make with your kids, but they’ll also make your holiday season more festive and joyful. Happy Easter!