Plying kids with an abundance of shiny Easter eggs is fun, but only if you’re not the one who has to deal with the tantrums and bellyaches later. So if your kids have been sent a mountain of Easter eggs from grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends, then you might have a long holiday on your hands.
When it comes to guarding chocolate, kids are smart. So if you want to deplete the store, you’ll need to get creative with your tactics. Here are ten of the best Easter recipes for kids that use left-over chocolate.
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Using up Easter chocolate with kids
1. Easter egg rocky road
No baking required with this super-easy rocky road recipe. Invite little hands to help bash the biscuits and mix together with melted chocolate, marshmallows and chocolate mini eggs.
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2. Easter nest cake
This cake makes an incredible Easter showstopper, but also an excellent post-Easter cake – fingers crossed, your kids will give up their mini eggs for the cause.
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3. Smarties cookies
Get the kids in the kitchen to make these chewy cookies packed with Smarties and pretty rainbow sprinkles. These will keep in an airtight container for up to five days or frozen for up to three months, making them a great make-ahead option for celebrations such as a birthday party.
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4. Air fryer hot cross bun brownie
Give brownies an Easter twist with pieces of hot cross bun and any leftover chocolate bits stirred into the batter. You could also add any mix-ins you like – marzipan, chopped nuts and crystallised stem ginger work well. For extra fudgy brownies, leave to cool overnight in the fridge before slicing and serving.
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5. Creme Egg® cookies
Use a sweet shop favourite in these American-style double-chocolate cookies with a gooey centre. Before baking, the dough balls will keep frozen for up to three months, meaning you can reserve them for a later date when sweet cravings hit.
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6. Chocolate chip banana bread
This delicious banana bread uses up two things: over-ripened bananas and Easter chocolate. Plus because the recipe only calls for two simple steps, it’s a great bake to make with kids.
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7. Creme Egg® brownies
Transform any leftover Creme Egg® into these chocolate brownies featuring with a swirly, sticky topping. They’re best kept in the fridge for maximum fudgy texture.
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8. Easiest air fryer Easter chocolate cookies
Did you know you can make moreish chocolate chunk cookies in your air fryer? Put leftover Easter chocolate to excellent use in these sweet treats. Alternatively, use up leftover mini eggs in Easter egg cookies, or try our choc chunk, cashew & cranberry cookies.
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9. Mini chocolate cheesecakes
If these mini cheesecakes don’t persuade the kids to part with a few chocolate buttons, then you’re in serious trouble. This recipe has been written for kids and makes a fun indoor project. After all, who doesn’t love some enthusiastic biscuit-bashing on a rainy day?
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10. Easter hot chocolate
This glossy, thick hot chocolate is a triple chocolate feast. Make it using not only cocoa powder, but also remaining Easter egg chocolate. Decorate with whipped cream, mini eggs and mini marshmallows. Ensure you’re in a good mood, because this decadent drink will leave your children bouncing off the walls.
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11. Sweet shop chocolate slab
It doesn’t get much easier than this chocolate bark loaded with an assortment of Easter treats. We topped ours with caramel eggs for extra-gooey texture.
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12. Cheesecake-filled Easter eggs
This indulgent dessert is excellent for using up left-over mini chocolate eggs. Kids will love bashing the biscuits for the base, and you can teach them the importance of patience when baking, as there are a few essential chilling steps.
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13. Chocolate pizza
Everyone loves a stuffed-crust pizza, and this sweet version puts Easter egg chocolate to good use. Top with mini marshmallows or other sweet treats from your kids’ Easter chocolate stash.
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14. Easter rocky road cheesecake bars
These moreish rocky road cheesecake bars are perfect for clearing your cupboards of nuts, dried fruits, or opened packets of pretzels and popcorn. Top with left-over mini eggs, if you’re lucky enough to still have some.
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Not even made a dent? Our chocolate baking recipes are full of brownies, fondants and cakes to deplete even the biggest Easter stash. Plus, keep the kids entertained for the whole holiday with these fun Easter projects for kids.
Have you got any sneaky ways to use up left-over chocolate? We’d love to hear your ideas…