The best Easter candy, ranked

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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