Easter baskets full of candy can bring a lot of joy to any kid, but not all Easter candy is created equal. It’s not enough to pick up a few egg and bunny-shaped treats.
The best holiday candies for Easter are prized commodities: Reese’s, Cadbury, Lindt, and if you ask some folks, Peeps. These are the things of Saturday night dreams and Sunday morning celebrations.
Here are the best Easter candies for stuffing an Easter basket this year.
Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly inevitably shows up in Easter baskets, which is … fine. They are a perfectly serviceable vehicle for sugar, but not very special beyond that. They’ll be found at the bottom of our basket after everything else is gone.
Peeps
Some people love the bird-shaped marshmallows. Others hate them with a passion. We’re not ready to declare either camp correct. But Peeps are an undeniable part of any Easter celebration, with their rainbow of colors and increasingly diverse flavors. Don't believe us? Look to their popularity- they are the number one selling candy at Easter, according to data compiled by pattern.com.
Lindt Chocolate Carrots
The best thing about chocolate carrots is the cute packaging. Under that wrapping is a well-balanced combination of hazelnut, chocolate, and white chocolate. All around an enjoyable, if not astounding experience.
Whoppers Robin Eggs
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Malted milk is more of an adult indulgence, and many kids find these classic Whoppers a bit cloying and chalky. If you get down with the robin eggs, we don’t blame you. But we can’t indulge that kind of niche flavor at the top of an Easter candy list.
Cadbury Mini Eggs
Whereas larger Cadbury eggs are stuffed with filling (more on that later), the minis are pure chocolate. They’re enjoyable, and more unique that the pastel M&M’s that show up around Easter.
Hollow Chocolate Bunnies
It’s all about the texture (and nostalgia) with the hollow bunnies. Solid bunnies are good too, but the hollow variety provides that perfect snap that makes us think of Easter.
Cadbury Crème Eggs
Whether or not you spell creme with the fancy accent, the Cadbury crème egg is pure Easter enjoyment. While the caramel-filled eggs have their place, the velvety, sweet center of the creme eggs is without compare. We don’t know what the heck the filling is made of, and frankly we don’t want to know. All we want to know is when are we getting another.
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Eggs
Whether it’s spring or fall, Easter or Halloween, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are the absolute best candy at any party. The shapes vary with holidays throughout the year, but the chocolate and fake peanut butter are always the same, always comforting, always delicious.
Reese’s Mini Eggs
Yep, Reese’s claims both the second and top spot on this list with its eggs, but the minis are the true winner of Easter. The ratio of chocolate to peanut butter, of crisp crack to creamy center, is perfected on the mini egg. It even won the top spot on Thrillist’s ranking of all Reese’s Cups. Plus, the mini eggs come in big bags, providing you with chocolate snacking all Sunday long.
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