Easter Candy

When your first hear the words "Easter basket," you are probably thinking about gobs of jelly beans, chocolate rabbits, Cadbury eggs and Peeps. However, in this age of growing obesity and...

Along with its celebration as a Christian holiday, Easter has become very commercialized. Easter bunnies, Easter egg hunts, chocolate Easter eggs and other assorted sweet treats are all part of...

There are a variety of ideas on what type of Easter basket to give a girl. Before deciding on a basket, sit down and make a list of what the girl likes. Instead of filling it up with just...

Make Easter celebrations even more special by making homemade Easter candy to tuck into those beautiful baskets. Imagine the delight when the Easter baskets are finally found and not only are they...

Easter, a spring holiday that takes place in late March or early April, is celebrated in many ways as a time of rebirth and renewal. One way to celebrate is an Easter basket, which is usually made...

According to the National Confectioners Association, jelly beans are believed to derive from of a Mid-Eastern confection known as Turkish Delight, dating back to Biblical times.

Easter is a holiday that is all about the candy. Every Easter morning, thousands of kids around the world open their eyes to see an Easter basket laden with delicious sweet treats. However some...

Chocolate bunnies and eggs full of jelly beans have become Easter staples. A mixture of the pagan springtime festival and the breaking of the Lenten fast led to the tradition of sweet treats for...

Those little bits of sugary sweetness traditionally associated Easter celebrations have become a year-round treat.

This recipe makes me laugh because I am NOT a candy maker. (It is on my list of things to do!) Yet, when I make this candy, everyone is impressed - which makes me laugh because I've had...

Looking for an easy, sweet and colorful treat for Easter that everyone will enjoy? Try making some Easter Cupcakes for a pleasing dessert, you can even let the kids help.

Easter time is a fun time to make and create new things. These jelly bean Easter eggs would look really cute displayed in a large bowl in the center of your Easter dinning table and they are...

How to prepare your own Easter Baskets while on a budget.

The Easter holiday is one in which children really look forward to every year. Besides dying eggs and having an egg hunt, children enjoying making crafts as well. Easter bunny crafts are extremely...

Making an Easter basket is fun and full of surprises. We will give you the basics of making a fun basket for kids.

Spring is in the air and Easter is an excellent time to get creative when it comes to making healthy holiday treats. Kids Easter baskets can be fun and healthy too. Here are some ideas to get you...

Easter egg hunts can be so much fun for children. This year why not turn your yard into a hidden treasure trove for your little egg seekers.

Everyone loves Easter, whether it's for the religious significance, the opportunity to decorate in an over-the-top Spring motif, or the excuse to dress up like a giant pink bunny. Decorate your...

For parents of children with a peanut allergy, filling an Easter basket with treats such as candy eggs and a chocolate Easter bunny is next to impossible. It is difficult to find nut free...

If you are entertaining for Easter, whether setting up a large, elaborate brunch or simply serving a holiday dinner to your family, a seasonal centerpiece will set the mood. Use some of the...

For the religious, Easter is seen as a traditional Christian celebration filled with long church services and prayer. For others, it has become a celebration of spring, beautiful weather and...

For those of you on a diet, or who just don't like chocolate, the annual chocolate Easter bunny might seem like a waste. Some just throw their chocolate bunny away, but others prefer to take a...

You have seen those great over priced Easter trees in the store. Now it is time to make your own for half the cost and why not add candy? It will be the tree that keeps giving.

Elegant Easter egg wedding favors are fun and whimsical. You can customize them in any way your want, but the method is the same. Fill your elegant wedding favors with candies and other goodies...

For many families, Easter is a time of tradition and, for many people, those traditions include foods that are made and eaten year after year. One of the most popular traditional Easter candies is...

Easter is a time for reflection, a time for celebration and a time for candy! With so many different types of Easter eggs--candy or regular--celebrants are always scrambling for somewhere to put...

Easter just wouldn't be complete without brightly colored marshmallow confections shaped like chicks or bunnies. While most people tend to buy the traditional sugar-coated yummies at the store,...

Easter eggs come in all sorts of flavors and sizes and are decorated in many different ways. Among the most colorfully decorated are speckled eggs. Whether you like to eat candy Easter eggs or the...

There's nothing quite like watching a child's face light up when he receives a basket full of goodies on Easter, especially when the basket is personalized to his taste in candy and toys. It's...

Though Easter tends to bring images of candy eggs and marshmallow chicks to mind, there are other sweets for the holiday too. If you're looking to add a little variety to your baskets, make your...

When you're diabetic, you have to watch your intake of sugar and carbohydrates and monitor your glucose levels carefully. That can make it hard to partake in the sugary treats that abound during...

Every year children and adults alike wait eagerly for the Easter bunny to bring confectionery delights. Among the anxiously awaited treats are the famously delicious yellow and white cream-filled...

Candy birds nests are a great way to add some color and whimsy to your next spring get-together, and are easy enough for a child to make with just a little bit of adult assistance. Welcome spring...

Making your own candy in the shape of whatever you want has never been easier. Order your molds online or go to your local craft store and purchase them. Pick up some flavored candy melts and...

Every year the Easter Bunny comes and brings baskets fill of candy and eggs. However, you can now inform the Easter Bunny that it is OK to bring other things besides candy. He can be more like...

Easter wouldn't be the same without the fabulous and fancy chocolate Easter eggs. If you're like most people, you look forward to satisfying the sweet tooth of youself and your kids on this very...

Chocolate caramel Easter eggs require chocolate with a high cocoa-butter content. This will allow them to be flexed so they may be removed from molds more easily. The following steps will show how...

Make Easter memories for your children by making homemade chocolate marshmallow Easter eggs. Once you understand the technique of making marshmallows, you can adapt the candy for other holidays as...

Sugar Easter eggs are a favorite Easter memory of many families. Instead of buying these confections, you can make them yourself. The kids can even help. Other than simple household ingredients,...

According to popular opinion, Peeps candy has been around since the 1920s. Just Born, the company that currently manufactures them, claims they were invented in 1953. Either way, Peeps have...

What better surprise to offer the kiddies Easter mornings than an Easter basket filled to the rim with all kinds of their favorite candies. Even better, make it a homemade basket filled with...

Marzipan is a confection made from sugar and ground almonds. Marzipan desserts are popular during Easter in the United States and are common during weddings and holidays in Europe. Marzipan Easter...

Easter jelly bean bark is a simple way of making chocolate candy with jelly beans. The recipe is easy, and you can fill a gift bag or a glass jar with this candy. The white chocolate in this...

Easter jelly bean fudge is quick, easy to make and kids can help because the directions are so simple. It is a creative way to get rid of extra jelly beans after Easter. This recipe is for...

Jelly beans are a favorite treat for many adults and children. They are now available in an incredible assortment of flavors, even buttered popcorn and chocolate pudding. During the Easter season,...

You can't have Easter without Easter bunnies, it just doesn't work. Help your children craft a sweet carrot with jelly beans to give to their favorite "somebunny" as an Easter gift. Once you get...

Fondant Easter eggs are a great treat. They are sweet, but the inside looks like a real egg, including the yolk. Fondant Easter eggs will delight both children and adults. Learn how to make them...

Most Easter baskets are filled with sugar. However, with a little effort you can create a tasty sugar-free basket that will thrill any child.

Easter baskets are usually synonymous with chocolate and calories, but they don't have to be. Your dieting friend will be thrilled by this low-calorie, guilt-free Easter basket that will make his...