Easter kids' recipes

Frances Quinn's fridge cake makes a great novelty centrepiece. Make the 'nest' from pretzels, peanuts and raisins, and fill with chocolate eggs

Bake these easy miniature simnel muffins for an Easter-themed afternoon tea, or savour with a mid-morning cuppa for a seasonal springtime treat

Kids will love making these little chocolate cupcakes, with a crunchy biscuit base and Easter egg topping

Packed with biscuits, sultanas, puffed rice and lots of chocolate, these refrigerator bars are ideal for a kids' party

These easy chocolate nests are the perfect Easter treat. They're simple enough for kids to get involved and they need just three ingredients

A crispy treat specially for Easter that kids will love to make during the school holidays

A chocolaty treat with a kick - easily adapted for the little ones

This clever no-bake tart from Elle Young uses raw cacao and coconut oil, sweetened naturally with dates, oranges and honey

Pop rich chocolate sweets rolled in nuts and cocoa in an empty egg box for an extra-special finish

Young and old will love these glitzy egg-shaped lollipops made from chocolate sponge cake

Use up leftover chocolate from Easter eggs to make an indulgent hot chocolate. Top with squirty cream and marshmallows for a truly decadent drink

Bored of buns? Try these cute cookies instead - sure to become a family favourite

This stunning Easter wreath is made up of tasty mini cupcakes and chocolate bites. Top with chocolate mini eggs, bunnies and other seasonal treats

Try this light and spicy version of everyone's favourite Easter treat

Make your own Easter eggs. It's much easier than you'd think and you can add personal touch.

A quick treat that will help to use up Easter's leftover hot cross buns