What is your favorite Easter candy?

[DeBora4BobbyL]

What is/are your favorite Easter candies? Do you ever make your own? If so, what do you make? This is a multiple choice poll.

[cat lover]

My favorite is Reese Peanut Butter Eggs, but since they don't make them sugar free I have to close my eyes and remember what they taste like! LOL

[VicRae]

My favorites would be Milk chocolate Easter rabbits. I also like the yellow Peeps.

Some times I will make the Egg shaped Cupcakes frosted with chocolate frosting. I also make the Confetti Popcorn that the kids like in pink and yellow or green.

Vicky

[barbszy]

I picked most of what's on the list. And I really love the malted milk eggs. I eat those things until I get nauseous :D :eek:

[blessedmomof04]

My favorite are the Cadbury Eggs.

[cat lover]

My favorite is Reese Peanut Butter Eggs, but since they don't make them sugar free I have to close my eyes and remember what they taste like! LOL


Here is a homemade version of my favorite!

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

6 tbsp butter, melted & cooled
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp salt
3-1/2 cups powdered sugar
1-1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1 lb semisweet chocolate
3 tbsp plus 1-1/2 tsp vegetable shortening

Mix first four ingredients. Gradually add powdered sugar and peanut butter and beat till blended. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon additional powdered sugar on a flat surface. Spoon peanut butter mixture onto the prepared surface and knead about 5 minutes. Use 1-1/2 teaspoon mixture per candy and shape into an egg form. Place on wax paper covered pan. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Melt chocolate and shortening in a double boiler,stirring constantly.This will take about 20 minutes to combine smoothly. Put the candies on the ends of a fork and dip in chocolate. If chocolate gets stiff put itplace back in top of double boiler and work till it gets thin again. Allow the candies to dry some and then cover and store them in a cool and dry place. Makes about 40 candies.

These can also be made in different shapes or just into a ball for any time of the year!