Easter Sugar Cookies made easy with a mix, baked & topped with a white chocolate ganache, sprinkles & chocolate eggs! Cute Easter eggs in a nest on simple buttery cookies!
My kids love making sugar cookies around Easter time and these are a quick & easy compromise. The tops end up looking like darling little nests! Feel free to add a few flower sprinkles to the tops if you’d like.
Things to know about this recipe:
- It uses a sugar cookie mix, so you will need the butter and egg the mix requires to make cookies. Want to make life even easier? Use a tube of pre-made sugar cookie dough!
- You’ll need some type of candy eggs and green jimmies for the top of each cookie. I love cadbury mini eggs, but you can use jelly beans instead.
- I stick the sprinkles and candy on the cookies with a simple white chocolate ganache. If you’d like, you can just use melted white chocolate, or store-bought frosting instead.
Easter Sugar Cookie Ingredients
For the Cookies:
17.5 oz sugar cookie mix (I used Betty Crocker, but use your favorite)
½ cup butter + 1 large egg (or as directed on the package)
Vanilla extract (optional, but adds extra flavor and depth)
For the White Chocolate Ganache:
4 oz white chocolate, finely chopped (or ½ cup white chocolate chips—chopped chocolate melts a bit more smoothly)
¼ cup heavy cream (for best results, use room temperature cream to help the ganache melt smoothly and evenly)
For Decorating:
Green jimmies sprinkles
Tiny flower sprinkles
Chocolate mini eggs
Tips for making the best Easter Sugar Cookies
—> Use your favorite store-bought sugar cookie mix, or you can make them from scratch if you’d like. Here’s our favorite soft sugar cookie recipe.
—> Don’t skip making the white chocolate ganache! I opted for ganache instead of just melted chocolate because the consistency is softer, yet more stable than frosting. It’s worth the extra 5 minutes, plus, you can make it while the cookies are baking and cooling.
—> You can swap out the candy decorations on top for similar looks. Don’t have green jimmies? Use chocolate! Love jelly beans or malted egg candy? Fantastic, use those instead! Use what you have and what you love.
How do I store these Easter cookies?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. If refrigerating, allow them to come to room temperature before serving.
Can I freeze decorated Easter cookies?
Yes, you can fully assemble these cookies and freeze them in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
You can freeze the baked cookies without ganache for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw them at room temperature and then add the ganache and decorations.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 17.5 oz Sugar Cookie Mix
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the White Chocolate Ganache:
- 4 oz white chocolate finely chopped
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Easter Decoration on top of cookies:
- Green Jimmies sprinkles
- Tiny “flower” sprinkles
- Chocolate Mini Eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 11 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and transfer to a wire rack.
- Use the back of a spoon to gently press an indent into the center of each cookie while the cookies are still warm. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- To Make the White Chocolate Ganache: Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan or microwave until just hot (not boiling). Pour over the chopped white chocolate and let sit for 1 minute. Stir until smooth and glossy. Allow it to cool slightly until thickened.
- Assemble the Cookies: Spoon the ganache into the center of each cooled cookie. Dip the ganache-topped cookies into a plate of green “grass” jimmies sprinkles. Place 3 Mini Eggs on top and add colorful flower sprinkles, if desired. Let sit to cool and set. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
What Can I use Instead of Mini Eggs?
Try using jelly beans instead! They add a fun pop of color and a chewy texture that kids love. Simply press 2–3 jelly beans into the ganache instead of Mini Eggs.
Can I use a different type of chocolate for the ganache?
Absolutely! While white chocolate gives a creamy and sweet contrast, you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate if you prefer a richer flavor. Just know that the color of the chocolate tends to peek through the cookie toppings a bit.
Enjoy more Sugar Cookie & Easter Recipes here:
- Our Frosted Lemon Sugar Cookies are a bright, citrusy twist on classic sugar cookies made with real lemon juice and zest, finished with a pretty piped frosting.
- Made with simple ingredients like cake mix and Cool Whip, these Strawberry Cool Whip Cookies are an easy, lighter-style cookie that tastes sweet, fun, and totally irresistible!
- Ultra-soft Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies are thick, tender, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious with that perfect bakery-style texture.
- Our Easy Jello Cookies are a colorful, fun spin on classic sugar cookies—simple to make and perfect for any celebration.
- Lemon Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are irresistibly easy—made with simple pantry staples and lemon pudding mix for a fresh citrus twist. No oven needed, just mix, scoop, and enjoy!
Easter Sugar Cookies are an easy, festive treat made with a simple cookie mix and topped with creamy white chocolate ganache. Finished with sprinkles and chocolate eggs, they turn into the cutest little cookie nests for spring!
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