Eggs wrapped in foil dotted about the garden might account for Easter’s main foodie event – at least as far as children are concerned – but that’s no reason to neglect another seasonal channel for sugary treats: cakes, sweets and biscuity treats. Few are the little chefs who don’t enjoy whipping up a batter (even if their chief motivation is to lick the bowl clean) – but at Easter, it comes with the added opportunity afforded to fashion such creations into adorable nests, bunnies, the aforementioned eggs and much more.

Aprons at the ready: these are the Easter treats we’ll be making with our budding cooks this Easter.

Easter Egg Cookies


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Mini Egg Cookies

What could be simpler or more delightful than these chewy Easter egg cookies? Simply add Mini Eggs into the chocolate chip cookie mix and voila: a seasonal teatime treat that looks as sweet as it tastes. Get the recipe.


Chocolate And Marshmallow Mini Egg Traybake


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Chocolate And Marshmallow Mini Egg Traybake

This pretty-as-a-picture recipe comes courtesy of Chetna Makan, who says, ‘This chocolate traybake is a sweet delight with different textures and flavours all in one. The sponge is very moist and easy to make. It’s layered with chocolate ganache. Top with mini eggs for crunch.’ Dangerously moreish, the little ones will delight in helping – as well, naturally, as licking the pleasingly sticky marshmallow icing off their mitts. Get the recipe.


Bunny Cinnamon Rolls


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If you’re looking for the perfect Easter breakfast with little ones, these icing-coated cinnamon rolls are just the ticket, their perky little rabbit ears cheering everyone up on sight. Sticky, cinnamon-y and comforting, the only downside is the post-Easter resumption of the usual bowl of cornflakes will feel distinctly dreary by comparison. Get the recipe.


Easter Bunny Cupcakes


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Easter Bunny Cupcakes

Whether you’re hosting an Easter tea party or simply rustling up a spring bake, these cupcakes are unutterably sweet. Simply pop a mini Lindt bunny on the top for the most adorable seasonal twist. Get the recipe.


Garden Carrot Cake


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Chocolate And Marshmallow Mini Egg Traybake

If you’re hosting an Easter tea party, few confections could be as enchanting as this Peter Rabbit-themed cake. It is, in essence, a classic carrot cake (what else?), but topped with icing dyed green fashioned to look like lush grass and topped with edible carrot and flower decorations. Worth every effort for the looks of delight on Beatrix Potter fans’ faces – whether they’re one or 101. Get the recipe.


Hot Cross Bun French Toast Dippers


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Hot Cross Bun French Toast Dippers

How do you eat yours? Cadbury’s Crème Egg’s famous slogan doubtless yields many wild and wacky responses. But our new favourite must, surely, be this. We can’t get enough of an egg and soldier at the best of times. But swap out the real egg for a chocolate alternative and the usual wholemeal bread for hot cross buns and, well, now you’re talking. Very much a one-a-year treat, it’s one that they’ll remember – and doubtless request every Easter henceforth. Get the recipe.