5 treats to fill your Easter basket with 

Easter calls for traditional Easter baskets decorated with sweet treats and surprises. This spring celebration truly brings warmth to people of all ages.

While the traditional selection of Easter treats has been cherished for ages, how about an Easter basket curated with a mix of homemade and artisanal treats? These creative sweets can be a vibrant surprise for kids, a gourmet selection for loved ones, or a gift for a spring brunch host.

From egg-shaped sugar cookies, homemade chocolate Bark, carrot cake cookies, marshmallow eggs, and Cadbury Creme Eggs, here are five festive treats to fill the easter baskets with.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

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5 treats you can fill your Easter basket with

1) Egg-shaped sugar cookies

Sugar cookies topped with colorful icing (Image via Getty)

The egg-shaped sugar cookies might be a perfect way to enjoy the celebration. The process begins with vanilla-flavored sugar cookie dough which is rolled out in the shape of eggs using a cookie cutter.

Once baked, the cookies can be decorated with vibrant royal icing to pipe fun designs. The cookies can be further decorated with edible glitter and sprinkles.

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2) Homemade Easter Bark

Chocolate Bark can be topped with seasonal treats (Image via Getty)

The Homemade Easter Bark is a no-bake treat made by melting white or milk chocolate and spread in a thin layer on a parchment-lined tray. The chocolate can be then topped with a variety of additions like pastel candy, mini chocolate eggs, sprinkles, crushed cookies, or even jelly beans.

Once decorated, the bark is chilled until firm and broken into irregular pieces, making it an easy addition to the festive basket.

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3) Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

Festive Carrot cake cookies (Image via Getty)

Carrot cake cookies are a chewy and compact version of the classic carrot cake. These cookies are typically made with freshly grated carrots, oats, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg.

Once baked, top the cookies with cream cheese frosting and decorate as desired. The cookies can also be layered with a dollop of cream cheese frosting to create a cookie sandwich.

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4) Marshmallow Eggs

Marshmallow eggs topped with candies (Image via Getty)

Marshmallow Eggs is a homemade alternative to store-bought treats. Start with a whipped marshmallow base made by combining sugar, gelatin, and corn syrup that is beaten until light and airy, then shaped into tiny eggs. Once firm, they are coated in a layer of melted chocolate of choice either milk chocolate, white chocolate, or dark chocolate.

The marshmallow eggs can be garnished with a variety of toppings like mini candies, drizzles, and sprinkles. Flavors like vanilla, strawberry, or coconut can then be added to the marshmallow mix.

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5) Cadbury Eggs

A classic holiday treat by Cadbury (Image via cadbury.co.uk)

Cadbury Eggs is one of the most iconic holiday offerings, first introduced in 1963. These eggs feature a thick cast of milk chocolate with a soft fondant filling of white and yellow that replicates a real egg.

Available in mini, standard, and even giant sizes, Cadbury eggs are a classic basket addition. Over time, Cadbury has also expanded their festive line with Caramel Eggs, Oreo Eggs, and several other variations.

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Easter baskets are more than just containers of candy, they encompass thoughtfulness and the spirit of the season. These five treats come together to form a basket that combines nostalgia, fun, and flavor.

Whether assembling gifts for family or friends or preparing goodies for a party, one can incorporate a mix of these ideas to ensure that every treat will be memorable. From hand-painted chocolates to lovingly piped cookies, each item adds a little something magical to your celebration. So this year, skip the premade sweets and curate treats that are both creative and delicious.