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10 Easter Desserts You Can't Miss Out On

Giulia Sagramoso |
April 8, 2014 | 2:53 p.m. PDT

Staff Writer

Easter themed desserts are always fun to decorate (Easter Pictures/Facebook).
Easter themed desserts are always fun to decorate (Easter Pictures/Facebook).
What better way to celebrate Easter than to make some delicious desserts? Forget about the eggs this year and focus on the sweets! This holiday is one often associated with chocolate and candy. I am sure many people who celebrate Easter have fond memories of their Easter baskets as children.

This year, whether you are celebrating with your family or with your friends at school, make it an unforgettable day with some unforgettable sweets.

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This Bird's Nest Cookies recipe yields about 24 cookies (Steve Giralt/Delish).
This Bird's Nest Cookies recipe yields about 24 cookies (Steve Giralt/Delish).
1. Bird's Nest Cookies

These coconut cookies are absolutely delicious and look even better when they are decorated as a bird's nest. Decorate them with your friends or surprise your guests with them; they'll taste great either way. So grab some candy coated chocolate eggs and take a look at the recipe. 

 

 

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This Crispy Easter Eggs recipe yields about 15 to 20 eggs (Steve Giralt/Delish).
This Crispy Easter Eggs recipe yields about 15 to 20 eggs (Steve Giralt/Delish).
2. Crispy Easter Eggs

This Crispy Easter Eggs recipe is a fun take on the traditional rice crispy treats, but is much more fun to make and eat. Get creative and offer these as an after dinner treat or send your friends home with them! 

 

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This Easter Bunny Cupcake recipe yields about 24 cupcakes (Steve Giralt/Delish).
This Easter Bunny Cupcake recipe yields about 24 cupcakes (Steve Giralt/Delish).

3. Easter Bunny Cupcakes

This recipe is great for all ages, and you can get super creative with the decorations. Here is one recipe you can use, but feel free substitute ingredients and flavors as you please. Red velvet anyone?

 

 

 

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This Easter Egg Cakes recipes yields about six individual cakes (Martha Stewart/Delish).
This Easter Egg Cakes recipes yields about six individual cakes (Martha Stewart/Delish).
4. Easter Egg Cakes

These Easter Egg Cakes might even fool your guests; they look so realistic! A special pound cake recipe and lemon curd will makes these look like hard boiled eggs, but they will taste much better. This recipe is great for the creative dessert makers out there. 

 

 

 

 

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This Lemon Pie Bars recipe yields about 32 bars (via All Recipes).
This Lemon Pie Bars recipe yields about 32 bars (via All Recipes).

5. Lemon Pie Bars

Fall into the spring spirit with these refreshing and tasty lemon pie bars. These are sure to be a hit with everyone, and they are relatively simple to make, too! 

 

 

 

 

 

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This Italian Easter Cookies recipe yields about four dozen cookies (via All Recipes).
This Italian Easter Cookies recipe yields about four dozen cookies (via All Recipes).
6. Italian Easter Cookies

Easter in Italy is a big deal, and they have all sorts of desserts dedicated to the holiday. Here are some that you can try that will definitely not disappoint. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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This Carrot Cake recipe will take you about an hour and 40 minutes to make (via All Recipes).
This Carrot Cake recipe will take you about an hour and 40 minutes to make (via All Recipes).
7. Carrot Cake

What better way to celebrate Easter than with carrot cake? You can get creative with the decorations as well! This is a great idea if you are having a small Easter meal.

 

 

 

 

 

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This Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe yields about one 10-inch round cake (via All Recipes).
This Pineapple Upside Down Cake recipe yields about one 10-inch round cake (via All Recipes).

8. Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Create a new Easter tradition with this delicious dessert. Though this recipe might take a little more effort, it will definitely be worth it. You will be sad to see it go so quickly.

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This Grasshopper Pie recipe serves about eight people (via Mr. Food).
This Grasshopper Pie recipe serves about eight people (via Mr. Food).

9. Grasshopper Pie

This minty masterpiece is a great choice if you want to impress your guests and friends. It is a good spring desserts and might even become one of your favorites. 

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This Coconut Macaroons recipe yields about a dozen macaroons (via All Recipes).
This Coconut Macaroons recipe yields about a dozen macaroons (via All Recipes).

10. Coconut Macaroons

This one is for all those coconut lovers out there. These simple, yet delicious cookies will disappear quickly from the dessert table. You might even have people asking for your recipe, but it's up to you whether or not to share the love! 

 

Reach Staff Writer Giulia Sagramoso here. 



 

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