What can you put in an Easter basket that is not candy?

Try coloring books, bubbles, stickers, small toys, or homemade treats like these cookie cups for a personal touch.

Should Christians give Easter baskets?

Many families see them as a cheerful tradition celebrating spring and renewal. You can easily adapt the basket theme to your own values.

What's the easiest DIY Easter basket to make?

Use paper bags, small boxes, or mason jars filled with tissue paper and simple goodies. Add a few homemade cookie cups on top.

What can a 3-year-old girl put in an Easter basket?

Think plush animals, crayons, fruit snacks, or a few pastel cookie cups as a fun surprise.

Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups – Fun & Easy Festive Treats

Name: Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups – Fun & Easy Festive Treats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package (16 oz) flat-style pre-cut sugar cookie dough; 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter (or unsalted with added salt); 3 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Green food coloring (optional); 2 bags (9 oz each) chocolate egg-shaped candies or small Easter candies (about 72 total)

Description

These Easter Basket Sugar Cookie Cups are fun, colorful, and easy to make. Each sweet little cup is filled with creamy frosting and topped with chocolate eggs, making them perfect for spring celebrations or Easter baskets.

Ingredients

Scale

1 package (16 oz) flat-style pre-cut sugar cookie dough

1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter (or unsalted with added salt)

3 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Green food coloring (optional)

2 bags (9 oz each) chocolate egg-shaped candies or small Easter candies (about 72 total)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 12-cup muffin pan thoroughly.

2. Place one square of cookie dough in each muffin cup and bake for 10–14 minutes, until lightly golden at the edges.

3. Immediately after baking, press down the center of each cookie using a small glass or spice jar to create a cup shape. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

4. Remove cookie cups from the pan and allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

5. Beat butter until fluffy, then slowly add powdered sugar one cup at a time.

6. Add vanilla and cream, beating until smooth; adjust consistency with more cream or sugar as needed.

7. Mix in green food coloring if desired and transfer frosting to a piping bag or zip-top bag with the corner snipped.

8. Pipe frosting into each cooled cookie cup and top with three chocolate eggs; optionally, add sprinkles before placing the candies.

Notes

Use pre-cut flat cookie dough for convenience.

Any small Easter-themed candy can be used for decoration.

Sprinkles are optional but add festive flair.

A zip-top bag can substitute for a piping bag.

Unfrosted cookie cups can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week.

Frosted cookie cups should be eaten within 3 days.

Unfrosted cookie cups can be frozen for up to 3 months and decorated after thawing.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Easter Desserts Recipes
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie cup
Calories: 213
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 116 mg
Fat: 12 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 1 g
Cholesterol: 26 mg