The most popular Easter candy in Pennsylvania in 2025— and widely loved across Central PA — is anything with the chocolate + peanut butter combo, especially Reese’s varieties. Take the survey above to see what this year's list looks like!
DoorDash’s statewide data shows that Pennsylvania overwhelmingly favors chocolate–peanut butter treats over Peeps or jelly beans.
🐣 What Central PA Reaches for Most
While the data is statewide, Central PA’s tastes strongly mirror the broader Pennsylvania trend — and local shops reinforce it.
⭐ Statewide #1: Chocolate Peanut Butter Candy
- Pennsylvania’s top Easter candy is chocolate peanut butter treats, according to DoorDash’s 2025 data.
- This includes popular mass‑market items like Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs and Reese’s Pieces Easter Gift Bags (the latter was #1 nationwide).
🍫 Local Central PA Favorites
Central PA has a strong tradition of homemade peanut butter eggs, which are sold by:
- Local churches
- Small candy shops
- Regional confectioners like Gardners Candies, known for their Peanut Butter Meltaways and chocolate eggs.
- Numerous Harrisburg‑area candy shops highlighted by PennLive also feature peanut butter eggs and chocolate bunnies as top sellers.
🥚 Why Peanut Butter Eggs Dominate Here
- Central PA has a long history of church‑made peanut butter eggs sold as fundraisers.
- Regional candy makers specialize in peanut butter fillings (Gardners, Wertz, etc.).
- Reese’s is a Pennsylvania-born brand (Hershey), which boosts local loyalty.
🎀 Quick Takeaway
If you’re in Central PA, the most popular Easter candy is unquestionably peanut butter eggs — whether it’s Reese’s from the store or homemade eggs from local churches and candy shops.