Easter means the return of "Peeps," a treat that is available year round, but for some reason or another, becomes increasingly popular with Easter. It's also a great time of year to devour a chocolate bunny. What is the best candy to enjoy when Easter rolls around?

Jelly Beans would be another popular Easter candy. Once again, though, this particular candy would be one you can find any time of year.

Aside from the price increase, what is the difference between eating chocolate in the form of a bunny as opposed to when it is in the form of a well, chocolate bar?

What criteria designates a particular candy to be an "Easter candy"? Check out your local grocery store this time of year; the Easter Candy aisle, yes, it gets its own aisle, is packed with enough candy to last a hundred lifetimes.

According to Gourmetgiftbaskets.com, the most popular Easter candies are:

  • Peeps
  • Cadbury Egg
  • Jelly Beans
  • Robin's Eggs
  • Reece's Eggs
  • Chocolate Bunny
  • Chocolate Marshmallow Eggs
  • Chocolate Eggs
  • Candy Corn

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