Peeps. Malted milk eggs. Jelly beans. Chocolate bunnies. Out of all the legendary treats that could make up one's Easter basket full of candy I'm genuinely surprised at what New Yorkers consider to be their favorite.
The curious folks at McLuck, a gaming website, set out on a mission to find out the most popular Easter candy by state. Although Peeps is THE #1 favorite candy to include in an Easter basket, particularly in the Southwestern part of the United States, not in New York.
Nope. New Yorkers went for the chocolate with a toy inside that's part candy, part choking hazard!
New York's favorite Easter candy is...
(Kinder Joy Store/Amazon)
The Kinder Joy Egg!
Maybe New Yorkers crave surprises or the thrill of a forbidden snack (FYI Kinder Joy Eggs were once banned).
(Kinder Joy Store/Amazon)
To be clear, the eggs probably popular with thanks to the Easter Bunny and parents because what kid doesn't love a candy egg with a toy inside? Either way, it's a bold choice that proves New York never does anything halfway—even with candy.
Here are the Top 5 Most Popular Easter Candies by State (according to mcluck.com):
1. Peeps
2. Cadbury Creme Eggs
3. Kinder Joy Eggs
4. Jelly Beans
5. Chocolate Bunnies
Hoppy Easter everyone!
