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The Best Easter Candy That Can't Be Found In A Duane Reade

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Jen Carlson

Published Mar 22, 2013

Modified Mar 22, 2013

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JACQUES TORRES: Chocolate covered chick Peeps look like they are wearing tuxedos awwww. You can get 5 for $6. (Or you could make your own!) And those chocolate sunflower lollipops are hand-painted, and will set you back $15 for 3.

 

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Published Mar 22, 2013

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There is really no reason to turn your nose up at classics like Peeps and Cadbury Eggs, but if you want to splurge on something more than your drugstore Easter candy this year, click through for some top shelf treats elsewhere around town.

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