For Today on The Inspiration Edit we have some amazing edible DIY Easter Baskets which you can make with or for the kids. This is a fun and easy cooking activity and you can choose different treats to place into the basket.
You may want to make them and leave them as a treat form the Easter Bunny or make these at school with the kids.
I'm sure they will have fun. It's also a great way to teach little ones about colours and do basic maths and counting. An educational and fun activity to make with the little ones.
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Tasty DIY Easter Baskets
💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Creative & Fun: Melted candies form the basket base, creating a colorful and edible treat.
- Kid-Friendly: Perfect for little hands to assemble and enjoy.
- Customizable: Fill with your favorite candies or treats for a personalized touch.
🥚Ingredients to Make Easter Baskets
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Candy Base: Use colorful jelly beans or pastel M&Ms instead of the suggested sweets for a different flavor and texture.
- Handle Alternative: Replace liquorice ropes with pretzel sticks or candy canes to create a crunchy handle.
- Grass Substitute: Use shredded coconut dyed green with food coloring as an edible grass alternative.
🔪How to Make These Easter Baskets
Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pull apart (all at once) about 4 pieces of the liquorice. This will allow it to not be so heavy when adding it to the bowls later.
Arrange 19 candies in a circle on the baking sheet in colour pattern of your choice.
(Depending on size of baking sheet, 2 can be made at the same time but make sure they each have their own parchment paper).
Bake for about 6-8 minutes, just until candies start to melt together a little bit.
Do not let them get completely melted, the centerpieces will not get as melted and that’s ok.
Lightly spray cooking spray on the bottom side of the small bowls.
Remove the candy from oven and let sit for about 20 seconds, then flip the candy (with the parchment paper on) on top of the small bowl and press down the sides until tight around the bowl. Be careful the candy will be hot.
Turn the bowls over and gently twist and pull the candy off the bowl.
Take a piece of the liquorice and curve into a handle shape and press each end to the inside of the bowl.
The warm candy will help adhere the liquorice to the sides.
Fill with the edible grass and candy of your choice.
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- If you're not keen on hard candies, swap them for mini marshmallows or gummy bears for a softer base. They add a chewy texture and are more kid-friendly.
- If you don't have licorice ropes, pretzel sticks or chocolate-covered biscuit sticks work great as a crunchy basket handle.
- Can't find edible grass? Shredded coconut dyed green is a perfect substitute and gives a natural look with a tasty coconut flavor.
💭 FAQs
Let the candy cool for 20 seconds before molding it. A quick spray of cooking spray helps too!
Yes, use any meltable candy you like—get creative with your favorites!
They’re safe for kids to decorate, but adults should handle the hot parts during baking.
Store in an airtight container at room temp to keep them fresh. Avoid humid spots to prevent stickiness.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Easter Baskets For Kids:
- Sweet filler: Mini marshmallows or pastel jelly beans
- Crunchy base: Pretzel sticks or chocolate-covered biscuit sticks
- Colorful topper: Shredded coconut dyed green or edible Easter grass
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Tasty DIY Easter Baskets For Kids
Ingredients
- Sweets Multi-colored
- Liquorice Pull n peel ropes
- Edible Easter Grass
- Parchment Paper
- Small Bowls
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pull apart (all at once) about 4 pieces of the liquorice. This will allow it not to be so heavy when adding it to the bowls later.
- Arrange 19 candies in a circle on the baking sheet in color pattern of your choice. (Depending on the size of the baking sheet, 2 can be made at the same time, but make sure they each have their own parchment paper.)
- Bake for about 6-8 minutes, just until candies start to melt together a little bit. Do not let them get completely melted, the centerpieces will not get as melted and that’s ok.
- Lightly spray cooking spray on the bottom side of the small bowls.
- Remove the candy from oven and let sit for about 20 seconds, then flip the candy (with the parchment paper on) on top of the small bowl and press down the sides until tight around the bowl. Be careful the candy will be hot.
- Turn the bowls over and gently twist and pull the candy off the bowl.
- Take a piece of the liquorice and curve into a handle shape and press each end to the inside of the bowl. The warm candy will help adhere the liquorice to the sides.
- Fill with the edible grass and candy of your choice.
Notes
- If you're not keen on hard candies, swap them for mini marshmallows or gummy bears for a softer base. They add a chewy texture and are more kid-friendly.
- If you don't have licorice ropes, pretzel sticks or chocolate-covered biscuit sticks work great as a crunchy basket handle.
- Can't find edible grass? Shredded coconut dyed green is a perfect substitute and gives a natural look with a tasty coconut flavor.
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