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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you may be thinking of baking Mom something special. Whether you are hosting your mom, meeting your mom somewhere, or sending her something through the mail, baked goods are always a good idea! So I’m sharing 15 Easy Mother’s Day recipes with you today to get you inspired to bake for your Mom!
Below you will find easy Mother's Day recipes for making ahead of time, shipping a sweet care package to your mom, or even recipes that your kids can easily help with!
Whether you are hosting your mom, going to a family party, or sending mom a gift in the mail, you're sure to find something delicious to bake here!
Tips for Gifting Mom Baked Goods
Make sure to store soft and chewy cookies in an airtight container for gifting. I love getting a glass cookie jar, like this, as it's the gift that keeps on giving!
If you're baking cookies in advance, you can freeze them so they stay fresh up until Mother's Day.
Biscotti is a great treat to bake a day or two in advance as it's crispy and stays fresh for a few days, even if left out.
Make sure to write a nice thoughtful card to go with your gift, Moms love a good card!
Adding fresh flowers is always a good idea! Whether it's on the breakfast in bed tray or a small freshly picked bouquet to go with a homemade brownies. There's truly nothing better than baked goods and blooms!
If you’re planning on making breakfast for Mom or having her over for brunch, then these Coffee Cake Muffins easy and oh so delicious! Light and fluffy with the traditional brown sugar and cinnamon swirl, they’re topped with a crumb topping, pecans, and a sweet glaze. These muffins will impress Mom with little effort on your end! Plus you’ll love eating them too! This is also an easy recipe kids can help with. Have them line the pan with muffin liners, scoop the batter, or add on the topping!
Soft, chewy, full of chocolate and sweet cream. You can’t go wrong with Coffee Creamer Cookies for Mom! Cookies are something you can give to Mom anytime of day, so if you’re not doing brunch then bake these cookies up for an afternoon snack with Mom!
This easy frittata uses bone broth for added protein. Sausage, mushrooms, and eggs come together in savory baked egg dish that pairs wonderfully with fresh fruit for a simple and elevated breakfast or brunch.
With spring here, there’s nothing like the light and zesty flavors of citrus! This recipe for Citrus Scones uses lemon, orange, and mandarin for a delicious light scone that has just the right amount of sweetness. Finished with a drizzle of glaze, these scones will be the perfect gift or breakfast for Mom! Have kids help by scooping flour, zesting lemon, or drizzling glaze on top.
There is nothing better than pound cake, in the morning, for brunch, for dessert – anytime! That’s why this Traditional Butter Pound Cake makes the best gift for Mom. If you don’t know when you’ll be able to stop by and see her, then this pound cake is the the perfect bake! Plus you can easily make it the night before. Bring it along with your mom's favorite coffee or tea and you have a match made in heaven, the perfect invitation to catch up.
A little sweet and a little salty, these Vanilla Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies strike the perfect balance for all cookie lovers! This elevated upgrade on classic chocolate chip is an easy recipe that Mom will love!
I’ll let you in on a little secret, moms love chocolate! Yes I learned this in my bake shop days, haha. So you can never go wrong with Simple Chocolate Espresso Biscotti. If you’ll see Mom then this would be an amazing gift delivered with her favorite coffee or tea. Even if you’re sending a gift through the mail, this one is perfect to do just that!
Brunch is like a Mother’s Day tribute. Why is that? I don’t know but I love it, because brunch is the ultimate meal. Growing up, we went to brunch every single Mother’s Day. If you are hosting a Mother’s Day brunch or just heading over to Mom’s for brunch, these Everything Bagel Scones will be a huge hit! Bring a tub of cream cheese to top them off.
This Blueberry Muffin Biscotti combines everyone's favorite muffin with buttery and crispy biscotti! This easy recipe can be made ahead of time, making it a great option to bake as a gift for Mom.
With raspberries coming into season, it's the perfect time to make these Olive Oil Raspberry Brownies. Plus, Mom will love that these brownies use olive oil for a healthier twist on an indulgent classic dessert!
If your mom loves cupcakes, then my Brown Sugar Carrot Cupcakes are insanely delicious and thoughtful! Moist and fluffy brown sugar carrot cupcakes are topped with a tangy cream cheese icing. This spring cupcake is one that will make Mom swoon.
If your mom doesn’t have as big of a sweet tooth and you still want to bake her something thoughtful and delicious, then try these Homemade Cinnamon Roasted Almonds . This recipe is incredibly easy and you can make it a day or two in advance too. This makes this a perfect gift to ship in the mail as well! These Homemade Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are sweet and salty and make a delicious healthy snack!
These Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake Bars combine cheesecake and in season strawberries for a delicious dessert. What a perfect way to end a meal if you plan on cooking dinner for Mom this Mother's Day!
This Snickerdoodle Biscotti is light and perfectly spiced. This recipe is a home run if your mom loves Snickerdoodle cookies, this is a great gift to try Snickerdoodle in a new form! Pair it with a box of her favorite tea and she has an evening snack that screams self care.
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