And whileEaster dinnermay take hours to make, thedessertsdon’t have to.

Then, for more cooking inspiration, check out40 Quick & Easy Breakfast Ideas.

The Best Carrot Cupcakes

Prepare for the Easter Bunny this season with classic carrot cakein cupcake form!

Easter Basket Cookies

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Get our recipe forCarrot Cupcakes.

Cookies are also easy because you almost never need any extra baking equipment except a cookie sheet for baking.

For a festive cookie, these Strawberry Shortcake Drop Cookies add a perfect pink touch for Spring.

carrot cupcakes with cream cheese frosting and chopped walnuts

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Get our recipe forStrawberry Shortcake Cookies.

Get Mae Elizabeth’s recipe forLemon Cake Pops.

This one is also a perfect way to cool down for those already experiencing a warmer spring climate.

strawberry shortcake drop cookies

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Get our recipe forPineapple and Rum Sundae.

Get the recipe fromLaughing Spatula.

This dessert is just as fun to make as it is to eat.

No Bake Lemon Cake Pop

Courtesy of Mae Lutz

Get the recipe fromLil Luna.

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Quick and Easy Banana Pudding

Love banana pudding?

Sundae with grilled pineapple and rum sauce

Mitch Mandel and Thomas MacDonald

Get the recipe fromThe Seasoned Mom.

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The best part is that it is customizablefeel free to switch out or add ingredients into the mix.

5-Minute Chocolate Pudding

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Get the recipe fromBigger Bolder Baking.

Get the recipe fromThe Minimalist Baker.

All you need is fresh strawberries, orange candy melts, and about twenty minutes.

Easter Dirt Cake

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Not only are these strawberries fun to make (and eat!)

but they also look beautiful when set out on the table.

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5-Minute Espresso Walnut Brownies

Brownies that you might make in 5 minutes?

Frozen Tiramisu Cups

Courtesy of Foxes Loves Lemons

20-Minute Chocolate Croissants

Who can say no to chocolate croissants?

These fluffy, chocolate-drizzled desserts will have your Easter dinner guests asking for seconds (and thirds).

This recipe’s secret?

Quick and Easy Banana Pudding

Courtesy of The Seasoned Mom

Pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls.

Get the recipe fromSally’s Baking Addiction.

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5-Minute Honey Yogurt Quinoa Parfait

Courtesy of Pinch of Yum

“One bowl” means fewer dishes to wash!

Get the recipe fromAverie Cooks.

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Easter Oreo Bark

Courtesy of Lil Luna

Get the recipe fromGimme Some Oven.

This recipe is also gluten-free, which makes it perfect for those who may follow a gluten-free diet.

Get the recipe fromVegan Richa.

Berry Tiramisu

Courtesy of Bigger Bolder Baking

Get the recipe fromReal Food by Dad.

The best part is that it takes just 10 minutes to make.

Get the recipe fromEating Bird Food.

10-Minute Chocolate Truffles

Courtesy of The Minimalist Baker

Get the recipe fromThe Creative Bite.

A previous version of this story was published on April 13, 2022.

It has been updated to include additional copy and proofreading revisions, additional recipes, and updated contextual links.

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5-Minute Espresso Walnut Brownies

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20-Minute Chocolate Croissants

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Easter Basket Cookies

Courtesy of Lil Luna

Jelly Bean Cookies

Courtesy of The Seasoned Mom

Lemon Bars

Courtesy of Show Me The Yummy

One-Bowl Oatmeal Cookies

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Easter Snack Mix

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10-Minute Ice Cream Pie

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Gluten-Free Banana Oatmeal Cookies

Courtesy of Vegan Richa

Easter Rice Krispies Treats

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Chocolate Coconut Nests

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Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

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