40 Homemade Easter Candy Recipes That Beat What the Bunny Brings

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40 Homemade Easter Candy Recipes That Beat What the Bunny Brings2/40 Coconut Egg Nests 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Coconut Egg Nests Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Looking for an Easter activity that kids will enjoy assembling and eating? Try these sweet birds nest cookies. They’re a snap to make and call for just a few ingredients. —Tonya Hamrick, Wallace, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 127 calories, 7g fat (6g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers

3/40 Marshmallow Easter Eggs 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve been making these wonderful marshmallow Easter eggs for years. These candies are a big hit with marshmallow lovers. —Betty Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 147 calories, 4g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/40 Peanut Butter Fudge with Marshmallow Creme 92 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15

min Servings 2 pounds (64 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 2 pounds (64 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My sister shared the recipe for this unbelievably easy peanut butter fudge with marshmallow cream. I prefer using creamy peanut butter for this mouthwatering dessert, but the chunky style works just as well. —Mary Jane Rummel, Linglestown, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 67 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 5/40 Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Homemade Chocolate Easter Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 10

Sometimes I substitute butterscotch or vanilla pudding for the chocolate

eggs Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I roll out these chocolate Easter eggs when the weather gets warm. The recipe is over 35 years old; my high school economics teacher had us make it as a class project. Sometimes I substitute butterscotch or vanilla pudding for the chocolate. —Julie Warren, Conyers, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 egg: 513 calories, 29g fat (12g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 199mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 4g fiber), 8g protein. To balance out all the sweets, make sure to have plenty of appetizers, entrees, seasonal sides and other Easter recipes at the ready.

6/40 Bunny Tails 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bunny Tails Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings about 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My granddaughters and I came up with this clever and easy idea for Easter. —Kelly Ciepluch, Kenosha, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 29 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 7/40 Bird’s Nest Treats 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved SARAH TRAMONTE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe

They are so easy to make and disappear fast

Creator: I make this birds nest recipe in the spring when the birds are starting to build their own nests. They are so easy to make and disappear fast. —Pam Painter, Poseyville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 treat: 296 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 8/40 Chocolate Angel Food Candy 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings about 11/4 pounds Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Also called fairy food or sponge candy, this candy is crunchy, honeycombed, chocolate-covered and irresistible. You

might want to hide it until Christmas!

might want to hide it until Christmas! —Geralyn Emmerich, Hubertus, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 2 ounces: 413 calories, 14g fat (12g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 76g carbohydrate (57g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 9/40 Marshmallow Puffs 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With peanut butter, chocolate and marshmallows, these treats were very popular with our three kids as they were growing up—and now I make them for our two grandchildren. They’re perfect for the holidays when time is so precious. —Dody Cagenello, Simsbury, Connecticut

This colorful treat is sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth in any family!

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 83 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 28mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 10/40 Black Cherry Swirl Fudge 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Black Cherry Swirl Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings about 3 pounds (117 pieces) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This colorful treat is sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth in any family! It’s always been a favorite with my nine kids, eight grandkids and my Bible study group. I vary the soft-drink flavors to get colors that match other

holidays during the year

holidays during the year. —Pauletta Bushnell, Lebanon, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 55 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 11/40 Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Balls 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Crispy Peanut Butter Balls Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 6 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I make more than 40 different types of treats during the holidays for friends and family. These crispy peanut butter balls with crispy rice cereal are one of my favorite candies to give away

My kids love helping me make these

as gifts.—Liz David, St. Catharines, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 133 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 12/40 Bird Nests 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 40 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fun, kid-friendly recipe I pulled together a few years ago. My kids love helping me make these. —Jessica Boivin, Nekoosa, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 nest: 276 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 215mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (30g

sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 13/40 Coconut Joys 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: If you like coconut, you’ll love these no-bake, no-fuss sweets. They are cute as can be and make a satisfying after-school snack to keep in the fridge. —Flo Burtnett, North Gage, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 101 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 38mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 14/40 Candy Bar Fudge 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 20 min Servings 2-3/4 pounds Go to

I’ve made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My manager at work, who knows I like to try new treat recipes, shared this one with me. I’ve made this chewy and chocolaty fudge many times since. Packed with nuts and caramel, it’s like a candy bar. Everyone who’s tried it loves it. —Lois Freeman, Oxford, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 101 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 15/40 Easter Bunny Treats 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 1 dozen Go to

They are just so cute!

Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Our whole family has fun making these bunny-riffic treats together. They are just so cute! —Holly Jost, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 treat: 128 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 16/40 Salted Peanut Rolls 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings about 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A Christmas gift of homemade candy is always a hit with sweet tooths. I dip these peanut rolls in chocolate, but they’re yummy plain, too. —Elizabeth Hokanson, Arborg, Manitoba.

This decadent treat is the perfect sweet to make your birthday special

Check out these resurrection rolls that will surprise and delight kids of all ages. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 154 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 17/40 Sprinkle Fudge 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Birthday Cake Fudge Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 64 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This decadent treat is the perfect sweet to make your birthday special. Or prepare it ahead and package it as a surprise gift for a friend. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts:

1 piece: 59 calories, 2g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 18/40 Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks 14 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Butterscotch Haystacks Recipe photo by Jackie Alpers for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 3 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother used to make this haystacks recipe to give to my cousin Vonnie and me when our parents didn’t want us to have any more sweets. —Christine Schwester, Divide, Colorado Nutrition Facts: 1 haystack: 160 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol,

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