Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For These Popcorn Bunny Bait?

Sometimes when it comes to Semihomemade recipe that use packaged foods to create meals, the brands of items can make or break a dish. I don’t think this ALWAYS happens but I do know that not all packaged items are created equally.

White candy melts – I used the Melt Craft Vanilla Candy Wafers from Miachels

Light blue candy melts – I used the Melt Craft Candy Wafers from Miachels

Popcorn – I used Jolly Time Yellow Popcorn Kernels and popped them on the stove.

Mini Pretzels – I used Snyders.

Pastel-colored candies – I used used pastel chocolate candies from the Dollar Tree but Easter M&M candies work great!

Jelly Beans – Your favorite brand will work. I’ve used Jelly Belly jelly beans and Dollar Tree jelly beans.

Peeps Gummy Candies – I found these at Dollar Tree. If you can’t find those you could also just cut up some marshmallow Peeps.

Tips & Ideas

• Turn it into individual snack bags with cellophane and ribbon for party favors or Easter basket fillers.
• Use pastel candy corn or chopped-up Easter Peeps for even more spring vibes.

Make It Ahead

Bunny Bait can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days—if it lasts that long! Keep it cool and dry so the chocolate doesn’t melt.

FAQ

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Bunny Bait keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3- 5 days.

Q: Can I use air-popped popcorn instead of microwave popcorn?
Totally! Just make sure it’s plain and free of extra butter or oils so the chocolate sticks better.

Q: Can I make this without candy melts?
If you’re not a fan of candy melts, you can try vanilla almond bark or white chocolate chips for similar results!

Free Printable Bunny Bait Gift Tags!

Gifting your Bunny Bait? I’ve got you covered with adorable FREE printable gift tags to make your treat even sweeter! Just print, cut, and attach to a clear baggie or small jar of Bunny Bait for an instant, festive gift.

Whether you’re making these for:

• Classroom Easter treats
• Spring bake sales
• Neighbor gifts
• Party favors
• Or even your coworkers (because who doesn’t love a snacky surprise?)…

These printable tags take it to the next level.

How to Use the Free Printable Tags

1. Download the PDF Here
2. Print on cardstock or sticker paper for the best results.
3. Cut out the tags using scissors or a paper trimmer.
4. Attach to your Bunny Bait bags using ribbon, twine, or tape.

Each tag says “Some Bunny Loves You” with a pastel, Easter-themed design that matches perfectly with the snack mix.

MORE Easter Recipes

• Easter Cinnamon Rolls – TikTok Heavy Cream Trick
• Carrot Cake Poke Cake
• Easy Carrot Cake Truffles
• Easter Bunny Candy Bark – Easy Pastel Candy Treat

MORE Popcorn Recipes:

• Easy DIY Popcorn Bar
• Chocolate Christmas Popcorn
• Ghost Popcorn – White Chocolate Popcorn
• Popcorn Gift Basket & Gift Card Holder Idea

Popcorn Bunny Bait

Popcorn Bunny Bait

Yield: 10 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Melt Time: 5 minutes

Cool Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Looking for a quick and festive treat that screams springtime (without screaming “I spent hours in the kitchen”)? Say hello to Popcorn Bunny Bait—the ultimate sweet and salty snack mix that’s perfect for Easter baskets, spring parties, movie nights, or just a little seasonal snacking!

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Ingredients

• 12 ounces white candy melts
• 6 ounces light blue candy melts
• 8 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
• 1 cup mini pretzels, broken into pieces
• 1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s or Easter candies
• 1/2 cup Jelly Beans
• 2 boxes Peeps Gummy Candies (6oz)
• Easter sprinkles or nonpareils

Instructions

1. Pop the popcorn and lay it out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Pick out any unpopped kernels.
3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
4. Drizzle the melted candy melts all over the popcorn.
5. Use tongs to toss the popcorn and white candy melts. It will be sticky but just take a minute or so to mix it around.
6. Spread it into a single layer.
7. Add the mini pretzels, gummies, and M&M’s over the popcorn.
8. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the light blue candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
9. Drizzle over the popcorn mixture.
10. Sprinkle your Easter sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
11. Let it set for about 15 minutes or until dry, then break it into chunks and serve!

Notes

You can use any kind of Easter candy to make this bunny bait

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• Cinnamon Rolls
• heavy cream
• cream cheese icing from cinnamon roll pack
• Easter Sprinkles

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Cinnamon Rolls – Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls

Heavy Cream – Store Brand – I used Food Lion brand

Frosting – frosting from the Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls cans

Sprinkles – Great Value (Walmart) Bunny Sprinkle Mix

Let rolls cool, 3-4 minutes before serving.

What Kind Of Cinnamon Rolls Are Best For These Cinnamon Rolls?

I made these Easter Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls with the Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls. I think that the Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls are so good. – I haven’t tried them with another brand

I mean I know that these are already canned “Cinnabon” cinnamon rolls but backing them with the heavy cream really makes them taste like the Cinnabon cinnamon rolls from the mall!

I personally love the centers of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls because they’re so soft and gooey!

What Sprinkles Did You Use For These Easter Cinnamon Rolls?

I used these super cute Easter sprinkles from Walmart but any Easter Sprinkles will work. Just try not to use nonpareils, as their color will bleed in the frosting.

How To Store Cinnamon Rolls?

Whenever I’ve bought cinnamon rolls at the mall, they always tell me to keep them on the counter at room temperature and not put them in the fridge.

If I know we’re going to eat them that day or the next day, I store mine in an airtight container on the counter, longer than that that I store them in the fridge.

More Easter Recipes:

• Carrot Cake Poke Cake
• Easy Carrot Cake Truffles
• Robin Egg Speckled Cupcakes
• Bird’s Nest White Sheet Cake

More Breakfast Recipes:

• Best Semi Homemade Blueberry Muffins
• Air Fryer Fruity Pebbles French Toast Sticks
• Crescent Roll Apple Dumplings
• Air Fryer Cinnamon Buns

Easter Cinnamon Rolls

Easter Cinnamon Rolls - TikTok Heavy Cream Trick

Yield: 10 ROLLS

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Discover the mouth-watering secret to making the most decadent Easter cinnamon rolls using a TikTok hack involving heavy cream. These taste just like Cinnabon Cinnamon rolls that you get from the mall!

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Ingredients

• 2 cans Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Icing from Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls
• Easter Sprinkles

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Open cinnamon rolls cans.
3. Place cinnamon rolls in a 9x13 pan with a little space between each roll so they can rise.
4. Pour heavy cream oven unbaked rolls.
5. Bake for 30 minutes.
6. Use cream cheese icing from cinnamon rolls cans and frost hot rolls.
7. Sprinkle with Easter sprinkles.
8. Let cinnamon rolls sit for 3-4 minutes before serving.

Notes

I made these Easter Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls with the Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls - I haven't tried them with another brand

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I found this 7Up Biscuit recipe card in a batch of recipe cards that I got from an antique shop and I’m so glad that I found it.

I love homemade biscuits but I think that these 7Up biscuits may be my new favorite! They’re so fluffy and sweet and soft! I just love them.

Plus they’re super easy to make.

The simplicity of the ingredients and the ease of preparation made vintage 7Up biscuits an instant hit in kitchens the south and now you can make them at home!

Ingredients For Vintage 7Up Biscuits:

• Bisquick mix
• sour cream
• 7UP
• melted butter

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Baking mix – Bisquick Brand

Sour Cream – Daisy Brand – Sour Cream

7UP – 7Up Soda (not diet)

Melted Butter – any brand

Do I Need A Biscuit Cutter To Make These 7Up Biscuits?

You don’t. You can use a round glass to cut out biscuits, as well as a ring lid for a mason jar. You could also just use a knife to cut out square biscuits.

What To Serve With 7-Up Biscuits?

• Butter
• Jelly
• Jams

More Bread Recipes:

• Copycat Olive Garden Breadstick Recipe
• Fluffy Homemade Rolls
• Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Bread
• No Knead Crusty Bread

More Vintage Recipes:

• Vintage Cherry Crunch Pie
• Strawberry Banana Pudding Pie
• Vintage Jello Strawberry Pie
• Vintage Pecan IceBox Cookies
• Broken Glass Cake Dessert

Vintage 7Up Biscuit Recipe

Vintage 7Up Biscuits

Yield: 9-12 depending on size

Step back in time with a modern twist on the beloved vintage 7Up biscuits. This Vintage 7Up Biscuit Recipe shares a unique variation that combines the nostalgia of the past with a contemporary flavor profile. Get ready to savor the best of both worlds!

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Ingredients

• 4 cups Bisquick mix
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup 7UP
• 1/2 cup melted butter + extra for brushing

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together the Bisquick, sour cream and 7UP together until everything is combined.
2. Lightly dust a flat working space with a bit of Bisquick.
3. Preheat oven to 425F.
4. Add a stick of butter to a 9x9 pan pop it into the oven to melt.
5. While butter is melting, from dough into a semi rectangle shape, about an inch or 1.5 inches thick. Gently pat the dough out to desired thickness.
6. The dough will be very sticky and wet. Use extra Bisquick to keep dough from sticking to your hands or board.
7. Use a large biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
8. Place biscuits on top of hot melted butter.
9. Pop into preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.
10. Remove and brush with butter.
11. Bake 3-4 more minutes.
12. Remove the let cool.

Notes

Can I use Diet Soda for this? I have not tried using Diet Soda for this recipe.

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Snack mixes and trail mixes are pretty popular in our home and my little boy loves them. He also loves to make them. Recipes like this, Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix are perfect for kids to help with in the kitchen because they’re so easy to toss together and no stove or oven needs to be involved!

My 5 year old put this homemade trail mix together on his own, with a little help from mom on measuring. We also love this snack mix because the ingredients are normally in our pantry already!

If you love pb&j sandwiches, you’re going to love this recipe.

Ingredients For Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix:

• peanut butter cereal
• peanuts
• white chocolate chips
• strawberry gummies

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For This Dessert?

Sometimes when it comes to Semihomemade recipe that use packaged foods to create meals, the brands of items can make or break a dish. I don’t think this ALWAYS happens but I do know that not all packaged items are created equally.

Peanut Butter Cereal – For this recipe I used Reese’s Puffs Chocolatey Peanut Butter Cereal. You could also use Peanut Butter Chex Cereal if you have it.

Peanuts – I used Fisher peanuts from the baking section of the grocery store but you could use any peanuts that you like.

White Chocolate Chips – Nestle Toll House Premier White Morsels because I love how bright white they are.

Strawberry Gummies – I used Welch’s Strawberry Flavor Fruit Snacks but you could also use Annie’s Organic Summer Strawberry Bunny Fruit Snacks

Great For Snack Time and Car Trips!

This snack is great for at home snack time and snacking on the go!

How To Make Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix:

What Are Some Other Add-Ins For Homemade Snack Mix / Homemade Trail Mix?

• dried blueberries
• dried cranberries
• dried cherries
• other flavors of gummy snacks
• shaved coconut
• banana chips

How Long Will This Trail Mix Last?

This trail mix should last at least 2-3 weeks if stored in an airtight container.

More Snack Mix Trail Mix Recipes:

• ABC 123 Snack Mix
• Leprechaun Bait Snack Mix
• Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
• Buddy The Elf Sweet Maple Chex Mix

More Peanut Butter and Jelly Recipes:

• Peanut Butter and Jelly Macarons
• Peanut Butter Jelly Pie

Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix

Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix

Yield: 6 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Grab and bowl of this Peanut Butter Jelly Trail Mix and get ready for a trip back to your childhood! This trail mix is so easy to toss together and has all of the flavors of a classic PB&J Sandwich.

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Ingredients

• 4 cups peanut butter cereal
• 1/2 cup peanuts
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 cup strawberry gummies

Instructions

1. Mix everything together in a large bowl.
2. Enjoy!
3. Store in an airtight bag or container.

Notes

Brands I used in post above

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Carrot Cake is one of my best friend’s favorite cakes! She loves it and I knew that this Carrot Cake Poke Cake would be a hit with her!

Poke cakes are super easy to make and since this cake is a semi homemade cake anyways, it comes together super quick.

I decorated this carrot poke cake with a few royal icing carrots that I had left over from the Easy Carrot Cake Truffles that I made plus some chopped pecans but you could leave those off if you wanted to. Either way, this cake is the perfect dessert for Easter or any spring time brunch!

Why You Should Make this easy Carrot Cake Poke Cake…

• Super Easy Dessert
• Easy Easter Dessert

QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS for Carrot Cake Poke Cake:

• Carrot cake cake mix
• Eggs
• Vegetable Oil
• Water
• Cold milk
• Instant vanilla pudding
• Cool whip

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

• Royal Icing Carrots
• Chopped Pecans

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How to make a Semi Homemade Carrot Cake Poke Cake :

Make it an entire meal with these recipes:

• Easy Herb Garlic Chicken Thighs
• Slow Cooker Baked Beans
• This Recipe for Dessert!

Frequently Asked Questions

More easy poke cake recipes:

• Pina Colada Poke Cake
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Poke Cake
• Lemon Blueberry Poke Cake
• Banana Cream Pie Poke Cake

CARROT CAKE POKE CAKE

Carrot Cake Poke Cake

Yield: 12 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Chill Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

This super easy carrot poke cake is made with a tender carrot cake, vanilla pudding, whipped topping and decorated with the cutest little royal icing carrots and crushed pecans. Don't like pecans? Leave them off!

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Ingredients

• 1 box carrot cake cake mix (15.25oz)
• 3 Large Eggs
• 2/3 cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups cold milk
• 1 box (3.4oz) instant vanilla pudding
• 1 large tub of cool whip

Optional Toppings:

Toggle ingredient group

• Royal Icing Carrots
• Chopped Pecans

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 350F.

In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Beat until smooth.

Pour into a two quart baking dish and bake for about 30 minutes or until done.

Let the cake completely cool.

Once the cake has cooled, use the end of a wooden spoon and poke holes all over the cake.

In a large bowl, whisk the vanilla pudding and milk until the pudding thickens just a bit. (not too much or it won't soak in).

Spread the pudding all over the top of the cake. Place into the fridge and let sit for 1 hour.

Remove from the fridge and top with the cool whip.

Sprinkle the top of the cool whip with royal icing carrots and chopped pecans.

Notes

I use a Two-quart baking dish or 9x13 casserole dish

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1 square slice
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 448Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 410mgCarbohydrates: 50gFiber: 2gSugar: 29gProtein: 6g

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Easy and Simple desserts are my favorite and I love them even more if they’re holiday themed. Of course you can make these any time of year, but how cute would these be on the table for Easter Lunch!

These little semihomemade cake truffles are so easy to make but they look so adorable!

Not a fan of carrot cake? You came make these with any cake mix!

Why You Should Make these Easy Carrot Cake Truffles…

• Easy Easter Dessert Idea
• Simple Carrot Cake Dessert Recipe
• Super Cute Dessert for Easter or Spring

QUICK GLANCE AT INGREDIENTS for Carrot Cake Truffles:

• carrot cake mix
• water
• vegetable oil
• eggs
• vanilla frosting
• vanilla almond bark
• royal icing carrots

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How to make Carrot Cake Truffles:

Frequently Asked Questions

More great Easter Recipes:

• Bird Nest Easter Brownies
• Bird’s Nest White Sheet Cake
• Carrot Patch Brownies

Easy Carrot Cake Truffles

Easy Carrot Cake Truffles

Yield: 25 truffles

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Chill & Decorating Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

These super Easy Carrot Cake Truffles are made with carrot cake, white chocolate and decorated with a cute royal icing carrot on top! Perfect for Easter dessert, church potlucks, or any springtime party!

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Ingredients

• 1 box carrot cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 cup vanilla frosting
• 16 ounces vanilla almond bark
• 25 royal icing carrots

Instructions

• Pre-heat the oven to 350F.
• In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, water, oil and eggs. Beat until smooth.
• Pour into a 9x13 pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until done.
• Let the cake completely cool.
• Crumble the baked/cooled cake into a large bowl.
• With clean hands or while wearing gloves, mix the vanilla frosting into the cake crumbs until well combined.
• Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into a ball.
• Place on a parchment lined baking sheet or use a mini muffin pan to hold the cake balls. Continue doing this until you’ve made as many as you need.
• Place cake balls into fridge for 30 minutes.
• Melt the White Candy Melts according to the package directions.
• Remove cake balls from fridge.
• Using toothpicks or skewers to make the dipping process easier, dip each cake ball into the melted white chocolate, tap off excess coating and place on a piece of parchment paper.
• Do this for all cake balls.
• Fill a plastic ziplock baggie with remaining white coating, snip end of bag and drizzle white chocolate coating over truffles.
• Add a royal icing carrot to the top of each one while white chocolate is still wet.
• Let truffles sit for about 15 minutes to finish drying.

Notes

you can use white almond bark or white candy coating chips to cover these truffles.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 25 Serving Size: 1 truffle
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 164Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 40mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 1g

calories and other information may vary based on size of truffle and brands used.

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