As Easter approaches, chocolate bunnies start appearing in stores. But have you ever wondered where these chocolate confections come from? Join us on a journey through time to learn about the history of chocolate Easter bunnies. You'll be surprised to learn how this popular holiday treat came to be!

In the early days of chocolate Easter bunnies, they were not the popular holiday treat that they are today. In fact, they were not even made of chocolate! The first chocolate Easter bunnies were made in Germany in the early 1800s. They were made of marzipan, a type of almond paste, and were decorated with sugar flowers and candy eggs.

It wasn't until the late 1800s that chocolate Easter bunnies started being made out of chocolate. The first chocolate bunny was made by a German chocolatier named Friedrich Strass. He decided to use chocolate because it was a new and exciting ingredient that was becoming increasingly popular. Chocolate Easter bunnies became even more popular when they were introduced to America in the early 1900s.

Robert L. Strohecker was the first person to market chocolate Easter bunnies in the United States and he did so by placing them in his store window. People were fascinated by these chocolate confections and they quickly became a popular Easter treat. R.E. Rodda Candy Co., a candy company based in Pennsylvania, began mass-producing chocolate Easter bunnies in the 1920s. And today, many different companies all over the world make chocolate Easter bunnies.

So there you have it! The history of chocolate Easter bunnies is a delicious tale that starts back in the early 1800s. These chocolate confections have come a long way since then and are now enjoyed by people all over the world. Next time you bite into a chocolate Easter bunny, remember the rich history of this holiday treat!