15 Dessert Recipes for Spring

15 Dessert Recipes for Spring: Daisy cupcakes and more flower-themed treats

Oreo Flower Cupcakes

Two all-time kid favorites — cupcakes and Oreos — in one delicious mouthful. Topped with bright frosting “flowers,” they’re sure to put a spring in your step!
Make Oreo Flower Cupcakes

Spring Cookie Flower Pops

Daisy-shaped and delicious, these shortbread cookies make a great decorating activity for kids. Hand over the icing and sprinkles and let their imaginations bloom — make enough for a whole bouquet!
Make spring cookie flower pops

Candied Rose Petals

Taste meets elegance in these surprisingly easy-to-make sugared rose petals (try ‘em on ice cream — sundae night will never be the same!).
Make Candied Rose Petals

Spring Daisy Apricot Linzer Cookies

These simple, flower-shaped cookies are the perfect addition to your garden of dessert ideas! Add lemon zest to add to the citrus flavor.
Make spring daisy apricot Linzer cookies

Lavender Shortbread

Dried lavender is a great complement to simple shortbread. Add it in this simple, melt-in-your-mouth cookie cake for some extra floral flavor.
Make lavender shortbread

Blooming Daisy Cupcakes

Take a bite out of spring with this clever flower pot cake, the perfect “dirty” dessert to get your kid’s' minds off making those seriously messy mud pies.
Make flower pot cakes 

Spring Flower Cupcakes

April showers bring May flower ... cupcakes! Swirl bright colors of frosting together for a cheery treat that'll make everyone smile.
Make spring flower cupcakes 
Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky

Squash Blossoms

Squash is in bloom! You can stuff these beautiful squash blossoms with savory or sweet fillings, depending on what you're craving.
Make squash blossoms 

Rose Cupcakes

These gorgeous cupcakes are elegant enough for the fanciest occasion — but who says you need one to eat them?!
Make rose cupcakes 

Springtime Flower Treats

Fruity Pebbles-esque cereal adds lovely pops of color to these flower-shaped Rice Krispies treats. And the kids will love decorating the “petals” on top!
Make springtime flower treats 

Rose Coconut Shake

Try a different kind of dessert with this frosty, rose-flavored coconut shake, a refreshing way to start off the spring season.
Make a rose coconut shake
Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky

Flower Cookies on a Stick

These flower sugar cookies even have their own stems, so you can stick them in a pot of dirt — err, chocolate crumbs — for an extra special touch.
Make flower cookies on a stick

Potted-Flower Cupcakes

These adorable mini cupcakes have candy toppings for a daisy-like effect.
Make potted-flower cupcakes

Chocolate-dipped Strawberry Roses

You don’t need to wait for Valentine's Day to make these special roses for your sweethearts.
Make chocolate-dipped strawberry roses

Chamomile Smoothie

Stressed out? Take a sip of this calming drink, which is topped off with (edible!) chamomile flowers.
Make a chamomile smoothie
Photo credit: Kathy Patalsky