Easter is just around the corner and stores are offering tons of reasonable chocolate, plastic grass, and unwanted toys, all for a spot in your child’s Easter basket.
Most of these gifts seem destined to briefly end up in a landfill. If you need to avoid them while enjoying a magical holiday, we have combined special children’s books, sustainable toys, engaging activities and delicious sweets, as well as high-quality reusable gifts. Baskets and bags to show it all off.
If you’re thinking about decorating authentic eggs for the holidays, read our advisor for the best Easter egg dye kits. Happy hop hunting!
Once the Easter Bunny is gone, you can reuse the bricks from this game to build a seal and cockatoo.
Quick and easy to build, these Lego tulips can be used as an Easter ornament for years to come.
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Lego 3-in-one sets are some of our favorite Lego sets for kids, and the adorable Lego Creator 3-in-1 White Rabbit kit is custom-designed to anchor a fun Easter basket. The three-in-one sets allow a child to build 3 other creations, in this case, a rabbit, a seal or a cockatiel, with the same set of Lego bricks. (Of course, you have to convince them to deconstruct their first masterpiece before you can do it again. )This set consists of 258 pieces and is intended for older children aged 8 and up, slightly younger Lego enthusiasts can also enjoy playing with the help of an adult. If the rabbit and his siblings are sold out, Deep Sea Creatures and Mighty Dinosaurs are two other very 3-in-one sets.
Lego botanical sets also serve as festive structures in spring. Some of our favorites come with the Lego Tulips trio, which can be combined with other cut flower sets, adding the roses and sunflowers we recommend, to create traditional bouquets. Daffodil play is festive and eye-catching. However, its flowers are more cartoonish than those in other Lego botanical sets, and more experienced Lego enthusiasts would possibly find this set less appealing.
Each delicious chocolate egg is a white chocolate chick.
Kids are sure to be entertained when they open one of those milk chocolate eggs from See’s Candies and find a white chocolate chick inside. True to theme, the half-dozen eggs come in a plastic egg carton, just like at the supermarket (You can also buy the eggs in separate gift baskets, as they are wrapped in foil separately). During the winter holidays, this company’s seasonal treats are among our favorite Christmas gifts for kids. For Easter, See’s also offers sweet, gooey marshmallow eggs as well as a variety of gift boxes and packaged boxes in pastel hues.
These plastic eggs emit a silly squeaking sound when you place them in their box.
When my daughter was little, she was obsessed with an edition of Tomy Toomies Hide
This candy bunny’s floral print ears and paws are the best for welcoming spring.
This fluffy, tender lamb can withstand years of love.
An Easter basket is rarely complete without a stuffed animal inside. Jellycat, the maker of incredibly comfortable and endearing plush toys, is a staff favorite. And the company’s iconic Bashful Bunny is an ideal centerpiece for an Easter basket. This stuffed friend comes in about two dozen colors and seven sizes, from the small edition to the about 4-foot-tall edition. You can opt for a bunny in a vintage color or in a pale cake suitable for Easter. Or, by more complex Jellycat aficionados, the rarer Blossom Tulip Bunny, whose ears are edged with a cotton floral print. Even toddlers can get in on the action, with a Bashful Bunny Grabber rattle or pacifier blanket.
My daughter also fell in love with her Lamb Critter Pottery Barn Kids plush toy, which is just as suitable for spring. We had several “Lambies”, in two sizes, and for a while they would go wherever she went. I can see that they hold their ground. up a lot of love for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. And years later, they occupy a proud place on your shelves; He still looks for them from time to time in his rotation of bedtime friends.
This gentle puppet can go from imaginative play to cuddles.
Folkmanis pinky finger puppets can fit smoothly among the delights of an Easter hamper.
Folkmanis makes a wide variety of puppets, but the cute Grey Bunny Rabbit puppet was especially appreciated by some Wirecutter children. This rabbit is exceptionally fluffy, with velvety ears and comfortable little legs. And it has the best length for a small hand. to help him jump through space (all children, even the youngest ones, will be able to place a toe on each foot). Plus, it looks extraordinarily cute coming out of an Easter basket.
Some Wirecutter families have a comfortable place for the company’s pinky finger puppets. While they’re wonderful for imaginative play, puppets also have enough padding to serve as popular stuffed animals for little hands. The Easter-themed features come with the 4-inch mini chick, as well as the mini duckling and the mini bunny.
This heavy, microwave-safe, refrigerable stuffed bunny can offer soothing cuddles all year round.
Warmies weighted stuffed animals are a favorite of many Wirecutter children and adults. Sebastian Compagnucci of Wirecutter says the only creature that competed with this rabbit for his 4-year-old son’s attention was a tortoise from the same company. Weighing in at 2 pounds, those stuffed animals may find it better to watch the egg hunt than to climb into the Easter basket, but their weight provides a comforting hug. (If a 2-pound, 13-inch stuffed animal turns out to be a little big, the company’s 1/2-pound 9-inch Junior line may appeal to you. )For extra soothing power, you can reheat them in the microwave or chill them in the freezer (to use as an ice pack). Although we were initially wary of smelly stuffed animals (all Warmies contain lavender in their filling), we found their smell to be strangely pleasant, subtle, and long-lasting.
These 2-inch animal figures are gorgeously detailed and ideal for pretend play.
This rabbit’s variegated coat, erect ears, and attentive eyes give it a feel.
A favorite at our 2-year-old gift consultant, Schleich’s molded plastic figurines are a great alternative to speed amidst the onslaught of pastel Easter bunnies. With their hand-painted main points and various poses, these toys are remarkably naturalistic. and expressive: Farm World’s 6-piece baby farm animal set features a curious paw-raising puppy, a curious donkey that bows its head, and an adorable calf that wobbles slightly. Wirecutter’s Signe Brewster plans to give her unicorn-obsessed son a mythical creature this year, as the German company’s Farm World diversity animals were a hit last year.
Some old-fashioned Easter features come with the candy-colored Farm World Bunny, as well as floppy-eared gray bunnies and a lamb. And if your picky child cares about the distinctions between Texas Longhorn calves and Swiss Simmental calves, Schleich has what he needs.
Lift the paper flap to the end of this Easter-themed illustrated joke book.
While this eBook is slim enough to fit neatly into an Easter basket, its jokes are clever enough to provide hours of entertainment.
There are only a limited number of puns about bunnies and chocolate. Easter Jokes to Laugh Out Loud is a richly illustrated eBook that helps keep things alive with additional spring jokes about vegetables, buckets, and insects. Wirecutter’s editor-in-chief, Marilyn Ong, appreciates that the illustrations are bright and colorful and that the photographs “enhance the jokes, making them even cuter and funnier. “He notes that youngsters and pre-readers could get the most excitement out of this paperback, which contains fewer jokes than others in Rob Elliott’s Laugh-Out-Loud series.
For a wider collection of jokes, Marilyn recommends longer jokes about laughter for kids (not Easter-themed), a favorite in many Wirecutter households. In our advisor on the most productive party favors for kids, he writes that the book’s pun jokes “are “flawless and quite clever” and “will definitely give dad’s jokes a shot to the max. “She is very inspired by the excitement her children had when analyzing the humor of jokes (“or lack thereof, if the punchline fails”) and making up their own jokes.
The 21 articles that can be completed in this eBook add an Easter twist to tried-and-true puns that make you laugh out loud.
Mad Libs, the classic fill-in-the-blank word game, has anything that appeals to kids. Even if participants start rolling their eyes, in just a few minutes they are reduced to a full-blown laugh. This is what happened when my daughter and I tried the book Easter Eggstravaganza Mad Libs. She groaned when I asked her to help me try them, but after two rounds she asked me to complete a third. And he laughed so hard when he read me the finished story that he fell off his chair. The stories are not devout; they’re just plain silly, with titles like “Hitale of the Jelly Bean,” “Rabbits Run Amok,” and “Easter Bunny and Santa Claus: BFFs Pt. 1 and Part 1. 2”. The official age diversity for Mad Libs is for ages 4 to 8, but it’s helpful for participants to know the other parts of speech (noun, adjective) to help solve the puzzles. Older children will probably enjoy them too if they play with a giant family group.
This portable toy makes kids feel like they’re carrying a hidden treasure.
Designed and produced through a doll manufacturer in Sonoma County, California, Fairyshadow’s homemade toys are a favorite of Waldorf teachers and parents. Although bunny necklaces sell out as Easter approaches, there are still a few other felt necklaces available, such as mice, caterpillars, and apple dolls. Editor-in-Chief Rachel Hurn’s 5-year-old daughter wears this necklace decoratively around her neck, or pulls the creature out and tucks it in her coat pocket — a hidden knick-knack that accompanies her to and from school. . The necklaces are made with cotton-blend velvet and filled with produced wool; To add a touch of customization, several can be ordered in light, medium, and dark skin options.
These seasonal versions of our favorite bath bombs produce stunning fizz, bright colors, and delicious scents.
When Wirecutter tested the most productive bath bombs with a consultant, Lush’s offerings came out on top, thanks to their bright, pleasant scents and overall sense of luxury. The whimsical Follow the White Rabbit bath bomb, made with lemon and bergamot. and buchu oils and with a sweet scent, it’s an unexpected treat for kids of all ages this Easter. The more opulent Golden Egg bath bomb, which contains bergamot and orange oils and smells like honey candy, is a glittering luxury for teenagers who would possibly be too. Great for a basket full of sweet treats that you still love.
These clip-on hair clips are festive and stylish, and they stay in position better than any other tested.
LuluLuvs is a Brooklyn-based company and its founder, Lulu, makes all the vintage hair ties, clips, headbands, and scrunchies inspired by Liberty London herself. (We also feature her quirky hair accessories in our Valentine’s Day gift guide. )These bar clips come in various floral designs ideal for spring. They add a touch of elegance to a child’s Christmas outfit while still being practical and refreshing (the fabric-lined hair clips feature a non-slip clip, so they stay in place better than any of the others tried).
These high-quality transience tattoos are easy to apply, and their bright colors last longer than others.
When you’re looking to complete your Easter hamper collection with something extra, Tattly’s transience tattoos are the most productive option – they’re unexpected, festive, and fun. We’ve recommended them in our guides for the most productive. Christmas gifts for kids and Valentine’s Day gifts for kids. And we’ve been inspired by their bright colors, their clothing (they last at least two to 4 days), and their artistic and whimsical designs. This Easter, we’re especially loving the writers and I Am a Bunny Tattoo Sheet by illustrator Richard Scarry and Toadstool Bunny Tattoo Two-Pack, which feature scenes and characters from his beloved picture ebook I Am a Bunny. Other spring-inspired styles come with Butterfly Frenzy by artist Carolyn Gavin and Floral Lion by Helen Dardik.
Solving this 60-piece puzzle is a satisfying way to relax after the egg hunt and sugar rush.
Chocolate eggs only last so long. For a ready-made Easter gift (or rather, a basket) that will last, we present a puzzle that the family can enjoy combined over and over again. I was inspired by Ravensburger puzzle for its durability and diversity of designs. They face multiple cycles of encounter and disassembly, unlike other puzzles we tested for this guide, which bend and tear at the edges when separated. Patterns arrive and are sold out, and some of the most popular ones are temporarily sold out (I myself explored the Happy Sheep Yarn Shop puzzle on eBay at one point because it was so hard to find). The 60-piece New Neighbors puzzle, recommended for children ages four and up, is readily available. available; My family has owned it for two years and has endured.
In this detailed earth puzzle, bunnies plant flowers, share a snack with a squirrel, and read a book with a bird.
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This floor puzzle is an adorable way to unwind after a day of sugary excitement, but it also packs plenty of action into its 25 pieces. The clean-cut pieces and unique shapes are as captivating as the frolicking creatures of the wooded area they depict. As is the case with other Mudpuppy puzzles we enjoyed, the colors of this puzzle are bright, its pieces are sturdy, and the illustrations are full of conversational main points. Wirecutter Corps Engineer Justin Tucker says “what sets this puzzle apart” for his 2- and 4-year-old daughters “is the shaped pieces. “The two children were delighted to place the original six puzzle pieces, cut out in the shape of a rabbit, a sun and other creatures. , in the larger scene.
Remember to remind recipients to check to nibble on those real dollar coins, which tout inventions and discoveries from other U. S. states. U. S.
People give chocolate coins as gifts at Easter, but exchanging them for some genuine gold coins adds a bit of Christmas magic to the basket. Senior editor Nancy Redd says she collects gold coins from the bank for her children. I called some of my local banks and they showed me that they sometimes have gold coins in circulation. But they also recommended picking them up early, as many like-minded people are cleaning them up for Easter. If your bank is short of coins or needs a mint coin, you can purchase proofs directly from the U. S. Mint in collectible packages (for about $10 more than its legal price of $1). I bought my daughter this New Jersey coin a few years ago; That’s where we’re from, and it was one of the first coins issued in the American Innovation State and Territory series in the United States. You can also purchase larger sets of gold coins from the Native American collection, $1 Coins and twenty-five cents from the American Women Quarters collection.
After digging up the chocolate eggs, you can chisel the clay ones to notice the plastic dinosaurs inside.
If you want to expand on the topic of Easter eggs over approximately 245 million years, Dig In! Dinosaur eggs introduce a little paleontology to the pastel holiday. Digging set includes 12 separately wrapped clay eggs and 12 chisel tools, the most productive to dispense. between Easter baskets, or even to hunt for eggs. Kids can soak the clay eggs in water for a few minutes before chiseling away at the soft clay to reveal a plastic dinosaur. An accompanying brochure explains each dinosaur in more detail, but, as Kelly Glass writes in our consultant on the most productive gifts for 5-year-olds, “it’s all about the digging. “
This cotton jump rope is lightweight, easy to adjust, and ideal for amateur jumpers. Their pastel umbrellas and wooden handles will also look wonderful in an Easter basket.
Literally step into spring with a colorful jump rope. One of our favorite jump ropes for kids, the Homello 8. 2 Foot Adjustable Cotton Jump Rope can provide a fun excuse to get outside and enjoy the warmer weather and long daylight hours. Our Boy Evaluators liked the fact that this rope, made with wooden handles and shiny woven cotton, was lightweight and wouldn’t hurt if it hit any component of the body. Some tester children, who were more experienced jumpers, liked the faster rotation of the rope. Ohyaiayn Soft Beaded jump rope, heavier, 9 feet; It may sting a little more if it brushes against your pimples. Both jump ropes are sold in packs of two.
This giant set includes 48 other colors of easy-to-grip and easy-to-clean sidewalk chalk.
Depending on where you live, Easter sometimes portends the best time to start creating outdoor art with colored chalks. My family has Crayola washable sidewalk chalk lying around the house somewhere; The pieces are giant and square for small hands, they are sharp as pencils for a more accurate drawing and the colors are magnificent. And when your kids make a giant mess in the driveway, it’s all cleaned up with a lawn hose or a pouring rain.
This kit includes six paint colors, forty-five rhinestones, and a bottle of glitter to create freehand masterpieces or some of the 47 designs defined in the accompanying booklet.
My daughter and I enjoyed watching the Klutz Glitter Face Paint Kit together. I have very sensitive skin, which is easily irritated, and I let him check the paint on my face (clean and no makeup). Thankfully, I didn’t have any reaction to the formulas and my daughter was able to use me as a canvas by drawing freely and following the well-illustrated commands in the included booklet to create ornate designs, complete with adhesive rhinestone embellishments. Be warned, this kit comes with a bottle of glitter, which can be a mess. And the longer you let the paint sit, the harder it will be to remove. After 10 minutes, the paint is rinsed off with water only, but after several hours, it takes two or three times to remove all traces.
This bubble bottle (which is a wand) produces large, luminous, and enchanting orbs.
I’ve never met a kid who doesn’t like bubbles, and Gazillion Premium Bubble Solution offers a full liter of liquid and a seven-hole wand for some great bubble fun. In Wirecutter’s guide to stuffing socks, editor-in-chief Ingrid Skjong publishes Keep in mind that this solution does not stain most clothes. And it produces solid spheres, so children can observe them for longer. It looks best in a larger Easter basket.
This picture ebook follows the “good egg” in a different way, a noisy and fun dozen.
When a child’s tower collapses, a rabbit-like friend listens to them as they process their disappointment.
If you want to avoid giving away too much sugar or too many toys, there’s no explanation as to why the Easter Bunny shouldn’t bring books. When I was an elementary school librarian, my younger students enjoyed books with fun pictures with a seasonal tie, like The Good Egg through Jory John and Pete Oswald. A quieter yet gentler picture book, Cori Doerrfeld’s The Rabbit Listened features a rabbit that demonstrates the strength of friendship and empathy.
This vintage collection features the adorable (if excruciating) Toad and his more productive friend, the heavy, balanced keel frog.
While this pastoral story follows an organization of young people on summer adventures, it achieves a rare combination of tender charm and captivating fun.
Sweet and immortal books are special gifts. The friendship between the irascible Toad and the relentless Frog has endeared the pair to generations of early readers. Recommended for children ages four to eight, the Frog and Toad Storybook Favorites collection includes all four original stories from Arnold Lobel’s Frog. and Toad, expressively illustrated.
For average readers, Sarah Gannett recommends The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy, the first in Jeanne Birdsall’s five-book series (which is also available in a boxed form). This novel is “somehow gently idyllic and unforgettable,” Sarah says, “and I gave it to the two high school students to re-read several times. “Its pastel-colored blanket with silhouettes of bunnies and frolicking children also complements the Easter treats.
When I was a librarian, other titles that were popular with audiences included books with light chapters, such as The Princess in Black and The Mermaid Princess (for first-, second- and third-graders), and character-rich series, such as Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Wings of Fire (among my older, fourth- and fifth-graders). For high school and high school students, a gift card to the local bookstore is also a gamble.
These comfortable and well-made pyjamas are presented with quite Easter motifs. Short-sleeved outfits are ideal for warmer spring and summer nights.
Hanna Andersson’s pajamas are one of our favorite children’s pajamas. Some of the company’s Short John pajama sets have adorable prints and are ideal for a night out the night before while everyone prepares for the Easter Bunny scale in (as well as staying in rotation year-round). If you need matching pajamas for the whole family, the Hanna Andersson Easter Bunny collection is a special gift.
Meanwhile, the Petite Plume Children’s Twill Pajama Set at Easter Gardens, available in lengths from 6 to 12 months and up to 14 years, offers an upgraded version of a vintage button-down pajama set. Made from ultra-soft brushed cotton and accented with piping. , will make your kids feel like they’ve stepped out of the pages of Winnie the Pooh or the Velvet Bunny. The Easter Gardens print is also available in other styles, adding a nightgown, romper, short set, and this cute bunny ears sleep mask. (We’ve found that Petite Plume pajamas are a bit small, so you may have to order a length more. )
It’s vintage for a reason: little hands love to break, crush, and this springy dough.
When I asked Wirecutter staff for ideas for Easter baskets, leader Rachel Cericola responded, “Silly Putty. It never goes out of style!” The oversized Crayola XL Silly Putty weighs about a quarter pound and looks stunning in an Easter basket, and the reviews on Amazon are overwhelmingly enthusiastic. Editor-in-chief Marilyn Ong also recommends Thinking Putty by Crazy Aaron. This is a silicone-based product. It’s similar to Silly Putty, but it comes in many more attractive colors and formulations, such as glitter-filled Star Dust and clear Liquid Glass.
In this quick edition of dominoes, players build a kingdom by combining tiles representing other types of terrain; It is for ages 8 and up.
In this toddler-friendly board game, players paint together to harvest the culmination of the orchard before the hungry crow catches up with them.
Board games are a no-brainer for family fun. Many families already own the classics, but Wirecutter has plenty of recommendations for more cooperative and children’s board games that even some of the youngest members of the family can play. First Orchard is helping to teach preschoolers to take turns; The Magic Labyrinth calls for situations reminiscent of elementary school students as they navigate a maze hidden beneath the game board. Kingdomino allows tweens, teens, and adults (or smart kids up to age 8) to create other realms using the fundamental concept of dominoes.
In this fast-moving card game, mischievous rodents and their feline enemies keep families on their toes.
In this crazy card game, whoever awakens the maximum number of queens wins.
A card game that everyone in the family circle can play during Easter time off is a great distraction between the morning sugar rush and a celebratory dinner. We are big fans of Rat-a-Tat Cat and Sleeping Queens; Both decks of cards have fun illustrations and can be adapted to delight players of other ages. Our kids also love Uno and we also present it as a Christmas gift. This steel Uno case stands out for preserving the collected cards for many years. But you can also find plenty of designs that your kids will love: there’s a braille edition available and we’ve seen Minecraft, Harry Potter, Frozen II, Jurassic World Editions, and Super Mario, among others.
These oversized markers create a fun track of big, colorful dots.
These colored pencils are as effective as artist kits, which cost twice as much.
Most likely, the new art supplies will be a welcome gift on the Easter Bunny’s list. We feature Do-A-Dot Art rainbow markers in our gift advisor for 3-year-olds. That’s because the colors are bright, the sticks are simple. for small hands to hold, and making stitches is fun and different. Prismacolor’s vibrant, mixable, and easy-to-sharpen Premier colored pencils are our favorite colored pencils, whether you’re a tween, teen, or adult.
This craft kit allows kids to create more than 20 adorable pom-pom pom creatures, from cute Easter chicks to Arctic walruses.
If you don’t feel like giving your little ones some other stuffed animal, let them make their own. We present the Klutz Mini Pom-Pom Pets Activity Kit in our gift advisor for 8-year-olds, and it includes everything needed for toddlers. You want to create a lot of adorable miniature beanbag ball-shaped creatures. (Instructions are included for 20 endearing designs, or toddlers can create their own hybrids. )capable of totalizing those creations on their own.
These colorful eggs are spacious enough to hold a variety of small toys or candy, and they’re sturdy enough to stand up to egg hunting.
I bought Joyin’s 72-piece plastic Easter egg collection a few years ago, and since then, the prints have filled my daughter’s Easter basket with personality. They stand out enough in the lawn for a circle of relatives to search for eggs and remained sealed. and dry inside after a wet afternoon in the Pacific Northwest. Since there are 72 eggs in a box, I have enough left over to upgrade missing or damaged parts for years to come. We fill our eggs with coins and candy, but senior editor Lauren Dragan suggests saving Matchbox cars or tracks for bigger gifts. And editor-in-chief Erica Ogg likes to fill them with pom-poms for very young children. If you’re not convinced by prints, Joyin also makes shiny and discotastic. golden eggs.
These fluffy bunny ears are as made as they are cute.
Few things are more adorable than kids with animal ears, and Pottery Barn Kids’ bunny ears stand out from the rest. I bought a lot of Christmas toys and ornaments from Pottery Barn Kids because the quality is high, things last, and everything is cute. These ears are available in white, pink and light brown, as well as in a checkered covered version. They have a fabric-covered headband for added comfort; We bought my daughter’s pair in 2020 and they are still very cheerful.
This paper herb comes in many bright colors and in five bags of other sizes.
Old-fashioned plastic Easter grass, like its cousin, Christmas lights, is an environmentally destructive mess that we can never get rid of. There are strands of things that seem to live forever; Although our family circle doesn’t use it, I discovered rogue ropes outside my house, posing a danger to the local birds that were building their spring nests. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) also warns that plastic grass can be harmful to pets. Paper grass, such as MagicWater Supply’s Crumpled Shredded Paper, is a better choice for local wildlife and is available in many saturated metallic colors that will delight the kids. I even saved it and repurposed it for birthday and Christmas gifts. (Be sure to check to see if your local recycling center accepts shredded paper products; many don’t. )You can buy it in 2-ounce, 4-ounce, half-pound, 1-pound, or 2-pound bags.
These woven Easter baskets have a sublime and classic look.
For an old-fashioned Easter basket, we love the Pottery Barn Kids Seagrass Easter Basket because it radiates so much Beatrix Potter power and comes in two spacious lengths, so you can fill it with a lot or a little. The giant basket (15. 5 inches in diameter) can hold a giant stuffed animal and lots of treats. The smaller length (12. 5 inches in diameter) is also no slouch if you need something that’s easy for little ones to carry. Pottery Barn Kids also sells several customizable checkered to plaid liners. squares and seersuckers, and produces a similar white basket in other lengths.
This little bag is cute, easy to carry, and convenient to buy for next year.
For families who are short on garage space or for those looking for something low-key and less traditional, the Hallmark Bunny Gift Bag is a modest choice for a basket. What can be easier to buy or pack than a tote bag?The design is cute and simple, and costs a fraction of the value of woven baskets like our favorite from Pottery Barn. This duffel bag measures between nine and 10 inches, so it’s big enough to hold some smaller books, candy, and a few other Easter treats.
An American take on a British favorite, those milk chocolate eggs come in pastel shades.
These malted chocolate eggs are sweet and are dotted with yellow, blue, white, and pink.
Chocolate eggs are an Easter staple and while there are many types available, we have a few that are tried and true. My English husband grew up eating mini Cadbury eggs at Easter. The sweet pastel-colored coating helps keep kids’ hands blank as they dip chocolate into their Sunday best. And sprinkled in an Easter basket, eggs look more elegant than any brightly colored candy wrapper. The US edition tastes a little different than the original UK edition, but those bite-sized milk chocolates are still delicious. For another sweet battered egg option, my family taste tested Brach’s Malted Milk Eggs instead of Whoppers Robin Eggs. Between the two of us, we were almost slightly split on taste: I liked the Robin eggs for that familiar Whoppers texture, but my husband thought the malted milk eggs had less aftertaste. Robin Eggs came at a difficult time because they are smaller and less difficult to eat (my daughter had trouble with the length of the gummy bears on the malted milk eggs). If you’re looking for separately wrapped sweet eggs, you can’t go wrong with a Cadbury Gooey Creme Egg, which I loved, or a Reese’s Peanut Butter Egg, a favorite of some of our employees.
Compared to the other gummies tested, those beans are brighter and tastier, and come in a wider diversity of flavors.
Those ridiculous sweet jelly flavors can be disgusting, making this figurative joke gift a literal one.
These vegan gummies are larger than jelly beans and come in delicious fruit flavors.
If Easter chocolates are meant to be cakey and understated, then Easter sweets are meant to be an insurrection of colors and flavors. Jelly Belly Jelly Beans is up to the task on both counts. A 2-pound bag offers 49 flavors (and colors), adding toasted marshmallow, chocolate pudding, and A-root beer
If your kids are Harry Potter enthusiasts, or just like to be squeamish, Jelly Belly also makes Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans, adding flavors like soap, earwax, and earthworm. Online reviews recommend that the collection possibly has more bad flavors than clever ones. , however, other people take matters into their own hands by mixing them with regular gummies to increase the chances of getting a winner. And for a vegan Easter basket option, we tried Jelly Belly’s assorted gummies. These are her antique jelly candies, despite the look of the pictures in the bag; These are really bigger gummies. Still, they’re tasty, with fruit flavors like apple, orange, and cherry. As my husband remarked, “I wouldn’t know they were vegan. “
This article was edited by Sarah Gannett, Ellen Lee, Ingela Ratledge Amundson and Kalee Thompson.
Jackie Reeves
Jackie Reeve has been a senior bedding, organization, and home writing writer at Wirecutter since 2015. Previously, she was a school librarian and has been a quilter for about 15 years. Her quilting patterns and other written works have been published in publications. she organizes the Wirecutter staff book club and makes her bed every morning.
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