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It’s time to fill up those baskets and stock up for Easter egg hunts with fun Easter candies. Check out the greatest and latest available this year.
Easter is approaching and it's time to indulge in some of the most delightful treats of the season: Easter candy! From classic favorites to innovative creations, Easter candy offers a delicious array of flavors and textures to satisfy every sweet tooth.
Whether you're craving the creamy richness of chocolate eggs, the tangy sweetness of jelly beans, or the crispiness of pastel-colored candies, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
We’ve curated a list of the best candy for Easter, perfect for filling Easter baskets, decorating desserts, or simply indulging in a well-deserved treat.
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If you’re a fan of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, then Reese’s in the shape of a bunny for Easter is a no-brainer. You (and the kids) will love how cute it is, plus it’s like having 10 peanut butter cups in one.
Everyone will love this variety pack of milk, dark and caramel chocolate. It’s great for sharing or using in Easter baskets.
It’s not Easter without Cadbury Creme Milk Eggs and this version comes with a creamy milk chocolate outside and soft fondant center.
If you want something sweet that’s not chocolate, Peeps Marshmallow Candy for Easter are so cute since they come as colored chicks. Covered in colored sugar, they’re a great addition to Easter egg hunts and baskets.
Chewy, fruity and in the shape of bunnies, what more could you want in a candy? Twizzlers’ special edition for Easter will have you and the kids hopping in delight.
Jelly beans and Easter go hand-in-hand and no adult or kid can resist the addictive chewy candy. You get a bunch of different flavors in this pack, including strawberry, cherry, orange, green apple and grape, so there’s a taste that will suit everyone.
Is white chocolate or cookies and cream treats your kind of treat? Then you’ll enjoy these pretty polka dot eggs. It’s sweet, creamy and crunchy with every bite-sized piece.
Ghirardelli chocolate is already delicious but when you add a caramel filling and bunny shape, it’s a sure-fire winner in our books.
Kinder Joy treats are already shaped like eggs, plus they have a toy in them too. Adults can enjoy the chocolate cream and wafer inside and pass the toy to a kid.
Sweet, sour and tangy, Nerds are a flavor explosion in your mouth. You’ll love the surprising gummy center after you get through the crunchy outer layer, and you won’t be able to stop eating these.
Robin egg candies are a classic for Easter and it’s easy to see why. A crispy shell coats the malted milk flavor inside and they’re available in such pretty spring colors.
Taking the Easter theme further is Reese’s with peanut butter eggs, in either a chocolate or white creme coating. Melt in your mouth and decadent, need we say more?
You’ve got Easter candy in the shape of bunnies, chicks and eggs, so what else can complete your basket? Why, chocolate-shaped carrots, of course. But it’s not just any chocolate. It’s rich and smooth solid milk chocolate blended with hazelnut that you know you’ll get with Lindt.
Kids and adults will find these blue and pink Nerds fun and tasty to eat. The mini boxes make it easy to fill Easter eggs and baskets or to munch on when a sweet craving strikes.
In 2024, Easter Sunday falls on April 7.
One of the most popular Easter candies is the classic chocolate Easter egg. These eggs come in various sizes and are often hollow or filled with delicious treats such as caramel, nougat, or cream. Another classic Easter candy is the chocolate bunny, which is molded into the shape of a rabbit and comes in various sizes and flavors.
Additionally, jelly beans are a favorite Easter treat, with their vibrant colors and fruity flavors. You’ll also see Peeps, marshmallow chicks coated in brightly colored sugar, everywhere during Easter.
When considering healthy Easter candy options, you should look for treats that are lower in added sugars and artificial ingredients. Dark chocolate is often considered one of the healthiest choices, as it contains antioxidants and may give you some health benefits when consumed in moderation. Look for dark chocolate eggs or bunnies with a higher cocoa content and minimal added sugars.
Struggling to choose which Easter candy to buy this year? After reviewing this year’s top selections, our editors have narrowed down our top picks. With these choices, you create Easter baskets that both parents and kids can enjoy.
Shaped like adorable bunnies but chockful of peanut butter goodness, REESE'S BUNNY Milk Chocolate Peanut Butteris a festive choice for Easter. We suggest buying multiples because this tasty treat will be highly coveted in your house.
Next, we love our creme eggs — and the Cadbury Creme Egg Milk Chocolate and Fondant Easter Candy comes with a twist inside.
For a sweet cherry kick, Twizzlers Cherry Flavored Bunnies Easter Candy is chewy and delicious.
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A former women's lifestyle magazine editor, Sherelyn Goh has worked with all things beauty, health, style and travel and finds a thrill in discovering and testing new products. Based in Kuala Lumpur, she enjoys food, travel, working out and cooking.
