Fun Easter Facts – Edible Crafts

Here are some fun Easter facts straight from the National Confectioners Association (NCA) – the American candy industry’s leading and oldest trade association.

The first chocolate eggs were made in Europe in the early 19th century and remain among the most popular treats associated with Easter.

90 million chocolate Easter bunnies are made for Easter each year.

16 billion jelly beans are made for Easter.

Each day, five million marshmallow chicks and bunnies are produced in preparation for Easter.

Easter is the second top-selling confectionery holiday behind only Halloween.

88 percent of adults carry on the Easter tradition of creating Easter baskets for their kids.

76 percent of people eat the ears on chocolate bunnies first.

Red jelly beans are kids’ favorite.

According to the Guinness Book of World Records the largest Easter egg ever made was just over 25-ft high and made of chocolate and marshmallow. The egg weighed 8,968 lbs. and was supported by an internal steel frame.

NCA’s 2007 nationwide Battle of the Bunnies Survey uncovered that Americans prefer chocolate and candy Easter bunnies to the real deal more than 20-to-one! More so, a whopping 63 percent of Americans say chocolate Easter bunnies are the top Easter morning treat – more than 90 million chocolate bunnies are made in the U.S. for Easter each year. Americans say they are sweet on confectionery bunnies because they:

10. Don’t require bathing

9. Don’t need their toenails clipped

8. Won’t hop out of your Easter basket

7. Don’t shed on your Easter clothes

6. Can’t bite back when you nibble on their ears (76 percent of people eat the ears first on candy bunnies)

5. Can come to the dinner table

4. Can be shared with your friends and family

3. Are easy to travel with (in the car, to school or work)

2. Are always sweet in nature

1. Never require feeding or clean up.

To ensure the Easter Bunny’s treats last past April 8, NCA has developed Treat Smarts: A Guide to Nutrition and Activity, a brochure to help families make a plan to enjoy candy in moderation as part of an active lifestyle. Easter candy fun facts, recipes and the downloadable Treat Smarts brochure can be found at http://www.candyusa.org

Celebrate the holiday season with a completely plant-based delicious menu that everyone can enjoy. From tofu main dishes to incredible delicious chocolate cakes, pies, and sugar cookies, these ideas and recipes are the perfect way to celebrate the holidays and gather everyone around the table this season. You don’t have to be vegetarian or vegan to enjoy these delicious dishes, and you might even discover a new favorite recipe to make again and again.

These vegan cookies ensure that everyone can appreciate a great cookie (or two or three). Despite the lack of butter, eggs, or milk, we guarantee that these baked goods will satisfy your sugar craving and look great in your cookie jar.

Almond Sugar Cookies From If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

These cookies are chewy, soft, and full of almond flavor. These cookies, topped with a sweet icing, are ideal for sharing!

Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies From Addicted to Dates

These are the best vegan chocolate chip cookies. Easy to make, chewy, ooey, and gooey, with a high chocolate-to-cookie ratio.

Looking for the best vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe? You are in the right place! This vegan cookie recipe is not only simple to make, but also deliciously ooey gooey, with a chocolate-to-cookie ratio that even the most devoted chocoholic would approve of.

Chewy Cookie Monster Cookies From Broke Bank Vegan

Bite into these chewy Cookie Monster cookies! They’re covered in blue icing and studded with cookie crumbles for a fun and exciting treat.

Bite into these chewy, tender Cookie Monster cookies, which are bursting with sweet flavor. For a fun, family-friendly recipe, top chocolate chip cookies with natural blue icing before garnishing with mini Oreos and cookie crumbles.

Easy Vegan Sugar Cookies From The Hidden Veggies

These easy vegan sugar cookies are ideal for any occasion. This delicious and easy no-fail cut-out cookie recipe will astound you!

Flaxseed Cookies From A Sweet Alternative

These flaxseed cookies are soft, chewy, and incredibly delicious. These nutritious treats are sweetened with dates.

The recipe calls for ground flaxseed. I prefer to buy ground flaxseed, but you can grind whole flaxseed at home with a spice mill or mortar and pestle if you prefer. Flaxseed is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and nutrients. Grinding the flaxseed makes it easier to digest.

NoBake Peanut Butter Cookies From Addicted to Dates

Easy no-bake peanut butter cookies made with only three main ingredients. These easy-to-make cookies are completely vegan and naturally sweetened.

Perfect Vegan Pumpkin Cookies for Fall From Lavender & Macarons

Perfect Vegan Pumpkin Cookies Recipe: moist, spiced, and absolutely delicious! These cookies are a healthy fall treat that is quick and easy to bake.

The use of pumpkin puree and almond flour distinguishes these cookies, not only adding a distinct flavor but also providing a healthier alternative to the traditional cookie recipe. Baking these vegan pumpkin cookies at home adds a fragrant aroma of fall to your kitchen. So, why not try this recipe and enjoy pumpkin season in style?

The Best Vegan Sprouted Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies From The Home Intent

The gentle sweetness and perfect chewiness of these healthy sprouted oatmeal chocolate chip cookies will astound you!

Vegan Chocolate Coffee From Greenbowl2soul

These vegan chocolate and coffee cookies are delicious and simple to prepare. A must-try cookie recipe for any chocolate or coffee lover.

Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies From Vegan Huggs

These vegan chocolate crinkle cookies will be a hit at your next holiday party. They’re buttery, chocolatey, and heavenly!

You could also serve them with a side of homemade hot chocolate on a stick. Because what complements chocolate better than more chocolate?

Vegan Florentine Cookies From World of Vegan

These vegan Florentine cookies are guaranteed to melt in your mouth! They are extremely simple to make and highly beneficial!

If you enjoy cookies but want to branch out from the traditional chocolate chip variety, you’re in for a real treat!

In this recipe, you not only drizzle but also cover one of the sides with melted chocolate. You will absolutely love these cookies! They’re crunchy and sweet.

Vegan Ginger Cookies Easy From Plant Based Folk

Vegan Ginger cookies are made with ground ginger, cloves, and cinnamon, with crunchy outsides and chewy insides.

Vegan Matcha Cookies From Easy Chickpeasy

These vegan matcha cookies are soft and sweet with a mild earthy matcha flavor, making them a delicious twist on a classic cookie.

Vegan Strawberry Cookies From A Sweet Alternative

The vegan strawberry cookies are chewy and delicious. They’re ideal for Valentine’s Day or the warmer months of strawberry season!

This recipe works best with fresh strawberries, but you can use frozen strawberries if you prefer. If you’re using frozen strawberries, you may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too wet to roll into balls.

Vegan Turtle Cookies From School Night Vegan

Vegan turtle cookies are filled with caramel, crusted with pecans, and drizzled with chocolate. Deliciously sweet with a hint of salty caramel

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