When I was growing up, Easter meant pastel candy scattered all over our kitchen table and my mom standing at the stovetop melting chocolate in her favorite saucepan. The smell of sweet cocoa and peanut butter always filled the house. My mom always said the best holiday desserts didn’t need to be complicated, just quick, sweet, and made with love. Back in our kitchen, we skipped the oven and let the cookies set on wax paper by the window. This takes me right back to those colorful spring afternoons. Let me show you how I still make them today.
5-Ingredient No Bake Easter Desserts
Equipment
- Medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Cookie Scoop
- Parchment Paper
- baking sheets
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup pastel Easter candy-coated chocolate eggs mini size
Instructions
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat (about 200–225°F surface temp), melt the butter and chocolate chips together, stirring constantly until smooth—about 3–4 minutes. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and immediately stir in the peanut butter until fully melted and glossy.
- Fold in the quick oats until evenly coated. The mixture should be thick and sticky but scoopable.
- Gently fold in half of the pastel Easter candies.
- Use a cookie scoop to drop mounds onto the parchment paper. Press a few extra candies on top of each cookie.
- Let set at room temperature for 30–45 minutes, or refrigerate for 20 minutes until firm to the touch.
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CONCLUSION
Between you and me, these 5-Ingredient No Bake Easter Desserts are the kind of treats that disappear faster than the Easter egg hunt. When I make them, I still hear my mom reminding me to stir slowly and be patient while they set. Trust me on this, there’s something special about colorful candy tucked into warm chocolate and peanut butter. They’re simple, cheerful, and perfect for spring gatherings. If you’re looking for a quick no-bake dessert that feels homemade and nostalgic, this is it. I hope they bring a little pastel sweetness to your kitchen too.