What would an Easter basket be without candy? Honestly, it would be nothing more than fake grass, trinkets, and hard boiled eggs. Regardless of age, candy has become a major part of Easter. In fact History stated, “Easter is the second best-selling candy holiday in America, after Halloween.” Though people love Christmas candy, this holiday is known more for its decorations, gifts, and cookies. As a result, many candy companies create seasonal candy to capitalize on this holiday. Who can blame them? People are not disappointed when they buy these seasonal editions, because they know what to expect. This comfort has allowed companies like Hershey© to reap the rewards of the Easter season. As you go through the list, think about the Easter baskets you received in the past, as well as baskets you may be preparing now. You’ll be shocked to see how many of your candies are on this list.
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10. Chocolate Bunny
A chocolate bunny is an essential piece to an Easter basket. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Some are hollow, solid, or filled.
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9. Brachs© Pastel Candy Corn
Yes, candy corn is not only for Halloween. It is usually lumped with Halloween, because of its name. Fall is the season of harvest, and corn is picked in the fall.
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8. Jelly Beans
Believe it or not, jelly beans are not a seasonal candy. Jelly Belly makes jelly beans all year round. Other brands like Willy Wonka© and Starburst© produce jelly beans only for Easter.
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7. Whoppers© Easter Robin Eggs
Whoppers© Robin Eggs are an Easter classic. They go great alone in an Easter basket or candy dish.
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6. Edible Green Apple Candy Easter Grass
Have you ever had edible grass in your basket? If not, add some this year! It will surprise whoever is receiving the basket.
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5. Wonka© Egg Hunt with a Golden Egg
Get two for the price of one. These eggs are prefilled with a variety of Wonka© candy, and include a golden egg. If you are running out of time, this is the bag to get.
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4. Lindt© Chocolate Carrots
Instead of chocolate spheres, you get a vegetable. It is a carrot. So, it should be good for you…Right?
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3. Reese's© Peanut Butter Cup Eggs
Hands down, peanut butter and chocolate is an amazing combination. It was a candy I looked forward to finding in my basket.
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2. Cadbury© Easter Creme Eggs
Though it is an iconic Easter candy, it gets mixed reviews. Some critics do not like the Crème. In my opinion, it is very decadent and more appealing to adults.
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1. Peeps©
These sugar covered marshmallows come in different colors. You can get bunnies or birds. Peeps also make marshmallow treats for Christmas and Halloween. According to the History channel, “Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based candy manufacturer Just Born (founded by Russian immigrant Sam Born in 1923) began selling Peeps© in the 1950s.”