#5 – Jelly beans
Coming in at fifth, and unfortunately last place, are jelly beans. If these are your favorites, you are not only inherently wrong, but you also probably haven’t tried any of the other candies on this list. The waxy, tooth-sticking texture and quick-fading taste results in these unmagical beans not even breaking the seal of mediocre.
#4 – Peeps
While I do think these sugar-coated marshmallows are overly hated, I don’t regard them as a top-tier treat. If a Peep was placed in front of me, there’s absolutely no doubt in my mind that I’d indulge in the chick-shaped sweet. But while these mallows are sugary and fun, they are just absolutely not worth going out of your way for. When they make an appearance, however, Peeps rise above those disappointing jelly beans and make for a slightly underrated Easter candy.
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#3 – Chocolate bunnies
Who doesn’t look forward to a Lindt Gold or Russel Stover bunny? They’re decadent, classic, and undoubtedly a lovely addition to an Easter dining experience. However, their simple chocolate flavor doesn’t necessarily stand out – yes, it’s in the shape of a whimsical little bunny, but it’s still plain chocolate. Due to the lack of novelty, this candy finds itself settled into the middle of the pack.
#2 – Cadbury mini eggs
This rich oval of milky, rich chocolate coated in a pastel-colored crunchy candy shell makes for quite the addicting Easter novelty. Currently trending on TikTok, these candies also prove to be incredibly versatile; creators are showing off their Cadbury egg cookies, ice creams, protein balls, puddings, and a plethora of other creative treats. Cadbury mini eggs have earned the right to nestle into a high-ranking podium set and will continue to garner excitement and anticipation for Easter candy season.
#1 – Reese’s peanut butter cup eggs
Rounding out this mouth-watering list and polishing its winners’ crown is the delectable Reese’s Eggs. In a similar fashion to other holiday-specific Reese’s editions, the egg shape allows for an insanely perfect amalgamation of peanut butter and chocolate, leaving the other candies to simply eat its dust. Holiday specific Reese’s shapes typically contain more of that creamy, salty peanut butter filling, pairing with the soft milk chocolate shell to make each bite feel like a dream come true.
The unbeatable combination of flavors and precise golden ratio of each tear-jerkingly beautiful egg leaves no room for question – Reese’s peanut butter cup eggs are the best Easter candy.