The Popular Easter Candy That Was Discontinued This Year

It's almost time for the Easter Bunny to pay a visit to households across America and for many families, the occasion calls for preparations for a yearly Easter egg hunt. For fans of one nostalgic candy brand, however, this year's Easter celebrations will be missing one classic item.

Brach's Marshmallow Easter Hunt Eggs, the candy-coated marshmallow-filled Easter treats, have been a part of many Easter celebrations throughout the years. Though, the candy's stronghold on Easter nostalgia has come to an abrupt end. The brand has announced that it would be discontinuing the candies this year. 

The news was broken when a fan of the candies reached out to Brach's on Twitter after being unable to find Marshmallow Easter Hunt Eggs in stores. While it's unclear why the brand decided to discontinue the popular Easter candies, responses from Brach's fans seem to show that the marshmallow candies enjoyed a devoted customer base. One commenter called the news "heartbreaking," while another saddened fan said the treats were "the best Easter candy."

If you're ready to call it quits on your Easter plans over the news of Brach's pulling the plug on Easter Hunt Eggs, you may still be able to snag a bag or two in time for your weekend egg hunt. The marshmallow eggs are still available to purchase via several online candy outlets at the time of writing, including Retro Candy Online. The retailer's website states it will ship the coveted candies to your door in two to three days. Marshmallow Easter Hunt Eggs also seem to be available for order through the websites of national retailers including Kroger, Ralphs, and Fred Meyer, although it's unclear whether the eggs are still available in these companies' brick-and-mortar stores. 

If you still can't find the eggs after scouring the internet and feel like showing off your Easter creativity, flexing your culinary muscles to whip up a batch of chocolate-coated marshmallows might be your best bet for a Brach's dupe. An easy DIY version of chocolate-dipped marshmallows can be achieved by lowering a few of the fluffy confections into a bowl of melted chocolate and allowing them to cool. While the chocolate-coated substitutes may not be exactly the same, they should serve as a sweet stand-in as you search for a package of Easter Hunt Eggs to complete your yearly celebrations.