Easter Egg Candy Filler Ideas
Want to have a hopping-good Easter egg hunt? Then you’re in the right place. There is an enchanting thrill to finding those colorful eggs, but seeing what is hidden inside is equally egg-citing! There's so much goodness to share from bite-sized candy treats to special prizes.
What to Put in Easter Eggs … Hershey Candy, of course!
Cracking open Easter eggs and seeing which chocolate treasures you get is one of the best parts of egg hunts. Luckily, all Hershey's Easter candy is delectable and delightful and fits perfectly inside the eggs! Here are some seasonal varieties every bunny will love and which size eggs to put them in.
Candies for standard plastic Easter eggs (approximately 2.25” tall):
- 2 HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate Eggs or any of our foil-wrapped egg candies
- 4 CADBURY MINI EGGS Rainbow Milk Chocolate Candies
- 1-2 pieces from the HERSHEY’S Easter Miniatures Assortment
- 1-2 REESE’S Easter Milk Chocolate Miniatures Peanut Butter Cups
- 3-4 JOLLY RANCHER Hard Candies
Candies for large plastic Easter eggs (approximately 3” tall):
- 1 CADBURY CREME EGG Milk Chocolate Egg
- 1 piece from the REESE’S Peanut Butter Snack Size Eggs Assortment
- 3-4 pieces of HERSHEY’S KISSES Egg Hunt Milk Chocolate Candy
- 2-4 pieces from the Hershey Egg Hunt Mix Assortment
Non-Candy Easter Egg Filler Ideas
Filling Easter eggs with non-candy items adds extra cheer to your celebrations! These allergen-friendly egg hunt options are perfect for warmer days, ensuring no melted messes. Not only are they great for egg hunts, but they also make great basket fillers. These surprises keep the fun going long after the egg hunt is over, making the experience even more magical!
Non-candy egg hunt ideas for standard plastic Easter eggs (approximately 2.25” tall):
Arts & Crafts:
- Stickers
- Temporary tattoos
- Rubber stamps
Toys & Fun:
- Bouncy balls
- Spinning tops
- Sticky hands
- Bubbles
- Geodes
- Custom coupons for family activities (e.g., ice cream, mini golf, movie night, stay up late)
Accessories:
- Bracelets
- Hair ties
- Keychains
- Rubber bracelets
Practical Items:
- Erasers
- Coins or cash
- Guitar picks
Non-candy egg hunt ideas for large plastic Easter eggs (approximately 3” tall):
Toys & Fun:
- Toy car
- Fidget toys
- Toy insects/animals/dinosaurs
- Parachute action figures
- Rubber ducks
- Mini slinky
- Finger puppets
- Mini deck of cards
- Nerf darts
- Vinyl water bottle stickers
- Hacky sack
Accessories:
- Hair clips
- Jewelry
- Beaded necklace
- Slap bracelets
- Doll accessories
Practical Items:
- Lip balm/gloss
- Magnets
- USB cords
- Mini flashlight
- Pencil grips
- Nail polish
- Makeup sponge
- Travel-size toiletries
- Laser pointer
- Flower/Herb seed packets
More Easter Egg Filler Tips
Use a small piece of tape to secure the eggs
Using tape to secure the eggs is a great way to ensure those special treats don’t fall out, especially any eggs filled with money! Simply place a small piece of tape on the seam of the egg. Any clear, adhesive tape will be easy enough to remove.
Reuse eggs year over year
Once all the eggs have been found and the treats claimed, gather the eggs and save them for next year! Egg cartons are perfect for storing them—they make counting easier and keep the eggs safe from cracking.
Level up your Easter egg hunt
It’s time to get creative with your Easter egg hunts! Whether you want to take things up a notch with an Easter egg scramble or need options for an accessible and sensory-friend egg hunt, we’ve got you covered. Take a look at our blog, Easter Egg Hunt Ideas to Try at Home, and discover more ways to keep your little bunnies entertained.
Have an Egg-stravagant Easter
Don’t let the fun stop when the egg hunt is over! Bake some Easter treats like these Egg-cellent Easter Cookie Recipes or master the perfect carrot cake with help from our All about Carrot Cake blog.
