Favorite Easter Cookie Recipes

If you're looking for the cutest, most delicious Easter cookie out there, this is the recipe for you. This is my go-to recipe for hand-painted Easter cookies. They're colorful and delicious!

These strawberry lemonade crinkle cookies, made from cake mix, are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet strawberry and tangy lemon flavor. With their crackled powdered sugar coating, they’re a bright and refreshing treat perfect for any occasion, but especially great for your Easter cookie tray! 🍓🍋🍪✨

These lemon high tea cookies are delicate, buttery, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, making them perfect for tea time during the Easter season. With a sweet lemon glaze, they’re an elegant and refreshing treat! 🍋🍪☕✨

These copycat Lofthouse cookies are soft, cakey, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, just like the beloved store-bought version! Made with a tender sugar cookie base and topped with a rich, fluffy buttercream frosting, they’re the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. The secret to their pillowy softness is a touch of sour cream, creating that signature bakery-style bite. Decorate them with colorful frosting and sprinkles for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. Whether you’re a longtime Lofthouse fan or trying them for the first time, these homemade cookies will become a new favorite! 🍪🧁✨

These lemon cakesters are soft, pillowy sandwich cookies with a bright lemon flavor and a luscious creamy filling. Light, fluffy, and bursting with citrusy goodness, they’re the perfect treat for lemon lovers! 🍋🍪✨

These lemon shortbread cookies are buttery, crisp, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious with a bright citrusy twist. Infused with fresh lemon zest and juice, they have the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Their delicate, crumbly texture makes them irresistible, whether enjoyed plain or drizzled with a light lemon glaze. Perfect for tea time, holiday baking, or everyday indulgence, these cookies are as elegant as they are easy to make. Bake a batch and savor the simple, refreshing goodness of homemade lemon shortbread! 🍋🍪✨

These lemon crinkle cookies, made with lemon cake mix, are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. With their crackled powdered sugar coating and refreshing lemony zing, they’re the perfect easy-to-make treat. The cake mix creates a light and fluffy texture while keeping the recipe simple and foolproof. Whether you’re baking for a party, holiday, or just a sweet craving, these cookies will brighten any occasion. Enjoy them with a cup of tea or as a refreshing dessert that’s both tangy and sweet! 🍋🍪✨

These sugar crinkle cookies are soft, chewy, and coated in a sweet, crackled sugar crust that gives them their signature look. With a buttery vanilla flavor and a hint of crispness on the edges, they’re the perfect balance of texture and sweetness. Rolling the dough in granulated and powdered sugar before baking creates beautiful crinkles that make these cookies as pretty as they are delicious. They’re easy to make with simple ingredients and are perfect for any occasion, from holiday baking to everyday treats. Bake a batch and enjoy the irresistible sweetness of these perfect sugar crinkle cookies! 🍪✨

These classic French butter cookies, also known as Sablés Breton, are rich, buttery, and delicately crisp with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with simple, high-quality ingredients like butter, sugar, and flour, they have a subtly sweet flavor with a hint of vanilla. Their signature golden edges and tender crumb make them perfect for enjoying with coffee or tea. Whether plain or lightly dusted with sugar, these elegant cookies are a timeless treat. Bake a batch and savor the simple, refined indulgence of authentic French butter cookies! 🇫🇷🍪✨

If you love the bright flavors of coconut and lemon you’re going to flip over these cookies. They come together in minutes and start with a simple box of Dolly Parton cake mix.

This is a delicious Crumbl knock-off, perfect for your Easter tray. These sugar cookies have a delicious buttercream topping you're going to love. And. . .(win!). . .they're pink!

This simple orange pinwheel starts with a sheet of puff pastry but it certainly doesn't end there. Perfect for your Easter tray, these light cookies are sheer perfection!

These Italian Cream Cake Cookies capture all the flavors of the classic cake in a soft, chewy cookie! Loaded with coconut, chopped pecans, and a hint of vanilla, they have a rich, buttery texture that melts in your mouth. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. They’re an easy-to-make, handheld version of the beloved Southern dessert, perfect for any occasion. Whether for holidays, parties, or an everyday treat, these cookies are sure to impress!

These easy carrot cake cookies, made with a doctored cake mix, are soft, moist, and packed with warm spices and sweet carrot flavor. With a tender crumb and hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, they taste just like classic carrot cake in a handheld form. For an extra indulgence, top them with a rich cream cheese frosting or sandwich them together for irresistible whoopie pies. Perfect for Easter, fall baking, or any time you crave a cozy, spiced treat. Quick to make and absolutely delicious, these cookies are sure to be a hit!

These orange chocolate chip cookies, made with a doctored cake mix, are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. The combination of sweet orange and rich chocolate chips creates a deliciously unique and refreshing treat. With a light, cake-like texture and a hint of vanilla, they’re perfect for any occasion. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, these cookies come together in no time. Bake a batch and enjoy the perfect balance of citrusy sweetness and chocolatey goodness!

These Crumbl Copycat Lemon Blackberry Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with bright citrus and berry flavors. Featuring a tangy lemon cookie base topped with a luscious blackberry frosting, they’re the perfect combination of sweet and tart. The cookies have a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture, just like the bakery version, but are easy to make at home. Perfect for spring, summer, or any time you crave a refreshing, fruity treat. Bake a batch and enjoy these gourmet-style cookies without the trip to Crumbl!

These Strawberry Fluffies, also known as Strawberry Crinkle Cookies, are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet strawberry flavor. Made with a cake mix for an easy shortcut, they have a light, airy texture and a beautiful crackled powdered sugar coating. Their bright pink color makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day, baby showers, or any festive occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, they come together quickly for a fun and delicious treat. Bake a batch and enjoy these fruity, melt-in-your-mouth cookies!

These Simple Scottish Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and delightfully crisp with a delicate crumb that melts in your mouth. Made with just three basic ingredients—butter, sugar, and flour—they embody the timeless charm of traditional Scottish baking. Their subtly sweet, buttery flavor pairs perfectly with tea or coffee, making them a classic treat for any occasion. Whether shaped into fingers, rounds, or wedges, these cookies are easy to make and absolutely irresistible. Bake a batch and enjoy the simple, authentic taste of homemade Scottish shortbread!

These Golden Girls Cheesecake Cookies are soft, creamy, and packed with rich cheesecake flavor, inspired by the beloved show’s iconic dessert. They offer the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Whether you're enjoying them with a cup of coffee or sharing with friends, these cookies are a fun and delicious twist on a classic treat. Bake a batch and channel your inner Golden Girl—because life is always better with cheesecake!

These Almond Shortbread Cookies are rich, buttery, and infused with a delicate almond flavor that melts in your mouth. With a crisp yet tender texture, they’re the perfect balance of sweet and nutty. Topped with a luscious almond glaze, each bite is packed with irresistible flavor and a touch of elegance. Perfect for holidays, tea time, or everyday indulgence, these cookies are simple yet sophisticated. Bake a batch and enjoy the timeless taste of homemade almond shortbread!

If you love lemon and bluberry paired together you're going to flip over this simple recipe, which starts with a muffin mix. (Easy-breezy!)

These Old-Fashioned Butter Cookies are rich, buttery, and perfectly crisp with a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Made with simple pantry ingredients, they have a classic flavor that’s both comforting and irresistible. Whether enjoyed plain, dusted with sugar, or decorated with sprinkles, they’re perfect for any occasion. Their delicate crunch pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, making them a timeless favorite. Bake a batch and savor the nostalgia of homemade butter cookies just like grandma used to make!

These Easter Blossom Cookies are soft, buttery, and beautifully festive, featuring a candy center for the perfect chocolate-y touch. Made with a lightly sweet sugar cookie base, they’re rolled in colorful sanding sugar for an extra pop of color. Each cookie is topped with a chocolate or white chocolate candy kiss, making them as fun to look at as they are to eat. Perfect for Easter gatherings, spring parties, or a fun baking project with kids. Bake a batch and add a little sweetness to your Easter celebration!

These Lemon Pound Cake Cookies are soft, buttery, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, just like a classic lemon pound cake in cookie form! With a tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, they’re perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy. A drizzle of zesty lemon glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, making them irresistibly delicious. Ideal for spring gatherings, afternoon tea, or whenever you crave a refreshing citrus treat. Bake a batch and enjoy the sunshine-filled flavor of these delightful cookies!

These Heavenly Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and coated in a perfect blend of cinnamon and sugar for that classic warm, spiced flavor. With a slightly crisp edge and a pillowy center, they practically melt in your mouth with every bite. This easy recipe comes together quickly, making it perfect for holiday baking, after-school treats, or anytime you crave a little sweetness. The secret to their heavenly texture? A touch of cream of tartar that gives them their signature tang and chew. Bake a batch and experience the cozy, nostalgic joy of homemade snickerdoodles!

These Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies are soft, buttery, and lightly sweet with a hint of vanilla, just like grandma used to make! With a tender crumb and slightly crisp edges, they’re perfect for rolling in sugar or frosting for a festive touch. Simple yet delicious, these cookies are a timeless classic that never goes out of style. Whether enjoyed with a cup of tea, packed in a lunchbox, or shared at a holiday gathering, they’re sure to bring warmth and nostalgia. Bake a batch and enjoy the comforting taste of homemade sugar cookies!

Potato chips in cookies? Yes, please! And these are perfect for your Easter gathering!

This traditional jam-filled cookie is a delight all year 'round, but it's especially lovely in the springtime. Choose a jam that matches the season, if you prefer--apricot, lemon, or blueberry.

These lemon burst cookies, also known as lemon sugar crinkle cookies, are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor. They have a beautiful crackled top with a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth texture. The fresh lemon zest and juice give them a refreshing tang, perfectly balanced with their sweet, buttery base. They’re easy to make using simple ingredients, making them a delightful treat for any occasion. Enjoy these sunshine-filled cookies with a cup of tea or as a refreshing dessert! 🍋🍪✨

This easy royal icing recipe is perfect for decorating cookies, creating intricate designs, and achieving a smooth, glossy finish. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it dries firm yet stays slightly soft on the inside for the perfect bite. Whether you’re piping fine details or flooding sugar cookies, this icing is easy to work with and can be customized with colors and flavors. It’s ideal for holiday cookies, special occasions, or anytime you want beautifully decorated treats. Whip up a batch and turn your baked goods into edible works of art! 🎨🍪✨

If you want to learn how to hand-paint cut-out sugar cookies with royal icing, this is the post for you!