Is there anything cuter than this Air Fryer Easter Basket Cookie Cup? Made in the air fryer, this dessert took less than 20 minutes from start to finish, and the kids and I had a fantastic time decorating the cookie baskets.
Today, I made these fantastic sugar cookie cups filled with dyed coconut flakes to resemble the grass. Then, I filled each basket with mini jellybeans and finished the basket with the iconic handle made with a candy strip.
These Easter Cookie Cups are easy to make and the perfect dessert for Easter Dinner. This is a fun and easy baking project for the kids!
If you are looking for even more desserts to serve at Easter Dinner, some of my favorites are AIR FRYER CHERRY CHEESECAKE EGG ROLLS, AIR FRYER CANNOLI, AIR FRYER ELEPHANT EARS and, of course, a special carrot cake, AIR FRYER CARROT CAKE LOAF.
Air Fryer Easter Basket Cookie Cups
If you have been following me for a while, what you know about me is that I love cooking with my kids. Even though they are older, I love getting them involved in cooking. I think it’s a great way to share time with them and a great way to get involved in holiday preparation. Or everyday cooking. It teaches them a great skill needed as they grow up.
This recipe is no different, made with simple ingredients and candy. What is better for a kid’s baking project?
Why You Love This Recipe!
- Super Easy: Made with ready-to-use sugar cookie dough for minimal prep.
- Festive Fun: Perfectly shaped cookie baskets that look great on any Easter table.
- Kid-Friendly: Fun to fill with candy or treats, keeping little hands busy.
- Quick Air Fryer Cooking: Faster than the oven with consistent golden results.
- Customizable: Fill with chocolate, jelly beans, or mini marshmallows for endless creativity.
Ingredients Needed
- Refrigerated Cookie Dough: Quick, convenient base for your Easter basket cookie cups.
- Shredded Coconut: Mimics grass, adds texture and a touch of sweetness; dye green for vibrant Easter color.
- Green Dye: Colors shredded coconut to look like fresh Easter grass.
- Mini Candies, Jelly Beans, Mini Easter Eggs: Serve as colorful “eggs” to fill and decorate each cookie cup.
- Rainbow Airheads: Thin strips create fun, whimsical basket handles.
- Flour: Prevents sticking when shaping cookie cups.
- Frosting: Secures Airhead handles and adds extra sweetness.
- Cooking Spray: Keeps cookie cups from sticking and preserves their shape.
How To Make Air Fryer Easter Basket Cookie Cups
Step 1: Flour a flat surface, then roll out the cookie dough with a rolling pin.
Step 2: Use a biscuit cutter or a mason ring and cut out the circles. You want them a little bigger than your muffin tin.
Step 3: Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray, then press the cookie dough into the pan, creating a basket.
Step 4: Place the pan into the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 300 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 7-12 minutes. While the cookie is still hot, press the middle with a spatula end, making the Easter Basket hole in the middle.
Step 5: Let them cool completely before decorating them.
Step 6: Add some frosting on the two sides, and press your Air Head into the position. You will need to cut your Air Head to size. In a small bowl, add your coconut and green food coloring and mix until you get the desired green color you want. Fill your basket, and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
- Chocolate Cookie Cups: Swap the sugar cookie dough for chocolate cookie dough for a rich, chocolatey base.
- Alternative Basket Fillings: Use candy-coated chocolates, mini marshmallows, or gummy candies instead of jelly beans.
- Flavored Coconut Grass: Mix shredded coconut with pastel-colored food dyes like pink, yellow, or blue for a colorful twist.
- Mini Frosting Flowers: Pipe small frosting flowers on top of the coconut for an extra decorative touch.
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a gluten-free sugar cookie dough to make the cookie cups safe for those with gluten sensitivities.
Air Fryer Easter Basket Cookie Cups Recipe Tips
- Use Refrigerated Dough: Saves time and keeps cookie cups consistent in shape.
- Press Centers While Hot: Shape the basket holes immediately after baking for best results.
- Prevent Sticking: Lightly spray the air fryer basket or muffin pan with cooking spray.
- Color the Coconut Grass: Mix shredded coconut with green food coloring for vibrant, realistic Easter grass.
- Customize Fillings: Use jelly beans, mini eggs, or candy of your choice for a festive touch.
Air Fryer Easter Basket Cookie Cups Recipe Faq’s
Can I make these without an air fryer? Yes! Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 10–12 minutes. Press the centers while still warm to form the basket shape.
Can I use homemade cookie dough instead of refrigerated dough? Absolutely! Just make sure the dough is firm enough to hold its shape when pressed into the muffin pan.
How do I color the coconut grass? Mix shredded coconut with a few drops of green food coloring until you get the desired shade.
Can I use different candies to fill the baskets? Yes! Jelly beans, mini chocolate eggs, or small candy pieces all work perfectly.
How should I store these cookie cups? Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
Can I make the cookie cups ahead of time? Yes, bake the cups a day ahead and decorate just before serving for best freshness.
Equipment Used:
- Silicone Muffin Cake Cups, 7Cup Non-Stick Muffin Cupcake Tin Tray Baking Mould for 3.5-5.8 L Air Fryer Accessories, Chocolate Universal Cake Cups
- Cupcake Pan Nonstick Baking Tray Carbon Steel Baking Pans Kitchen Bakeware Mini Cupcake Baking Muffin Pan Heat Resistant Cake Baking Trays for Oven Easy
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Air Fryer Easter Basket Cookie Cups
Description
Ingredients
- 1 package Package Refrigerated Sugar Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
- 2 drops Green Food Coloring
- 6 Rainbow Airheads
- 1/4 cup Cookie Icing or Vanilla Frosting
- 1/4 cup Candy: Easter Jelly Beans, Mini Jelly Beans, etc.
- Flour
Instructions
- Flour a flat surface, then roll out the cookie dough with a rolling pin.
- Use a biscuit cutter or a mason ring and cut out the circles. You want them a little bigger than your muffin tin.
- Spray your muffin tin with cooking spray, and then press the cookie dough into the pan, creating a basket.
- Place the pan into the air fryer basket, and set the temperature to 300 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 7-12 minutes. While the cookie is still hot, press the middle with a spatula end, making the Easter Basket hole in the middle.
- Let them cool completely before decorating them.
- Add some frosting on the two sides, and then press your Air Head into the position. Note: you will need to cut your Air Head to size. In a small bowl, add your coconut and green food coloring, and mix until you get the desired green color you want.
- Fill your basket, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Muffin Pan
- Cooking Spray
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