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Once October arrives, heated political debates fade into the background, making room for the ultimate question: Which Halloween candy reigns supreme, and which deserves the bottom spot?
CandyStore.com compiled data from top-tier sources such as Business Insider, Bon Appétit, and BuzzFeed, alongside insights from over 30,000 customer surveys. The outcome offers what might be the most conclusive ranking we’ll ever see.
In a move that shocks no one, candy corn claims the title of the worst Halloween candy, dethroning last year’s least favorite, circus peanuts, which now sits in second place.
Below is a lineup of candies featuring some of candy corn’s famously loathed peers—licorice, Good & Plenty, and Smarties, we’re talking about you—alongside some sugary catastrophes so obscure you might not even recognize them, such as peanut butter kisses and wax cola bottles.
CandyStore.comIf the thought of unappealing sweets is dampening your Halloween spirit, a quick look at the top-rated candies will reignite it. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, adored by all, dominated the rankings in what CandyStore.com described as a “landslide victory” and a “candy domination.” While Milky Way, Nestle Crunch bar, and 3 Musketeers are notably absent, other trick-or-treat favorites like Snickers, Kit Kat, and Twix secured high spots, with Sour Patch Kids, a fan favorite, landing at number eight.
Check out the complete lists below and use them to confidently outargue any candy corn defenders or Snickers critics in your lively office debate.
Top 10 Halloween Candies You Can’t Miss
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Snickers
Twix
Kit Kat
M&Ms
Nerds
Butterfinger
Sour Patch Kids
Skittles
Hershey Bar
Top 10 Least Favorite Halloween Candies
Candy corn
Circus Peanuts
Peanut Butter Kisses
Wax Cola Bottles
Necco Wafers
Tootsie Rolls
Smarties
Licorice
Good & Plenty
Bit-O-Honey
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