Every year the same arguments come up. Reese's Cups are untouchable. Candy corn is either beloved or a hate crime depending on who you ask. Kit Kats are consistently underrated. Snickers are always reliable. And somewhere at the bottom of every trick-or-treat bag there is a single wrapped peppermint that nobody asked for, and nobody is claiming.
Halloween candy is serious business, and the rankings have been debated in living rooms, school hallways, and group chats for decades without any official resolution. Until now.
We are putting the 25 best Halloween candies to a reader vote because the people who have been conducting this research every October since childhood are the only ones qualified to settle it. Look through the list, cast your vote, and finally put your candy opinions on the record where they belong.
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#1 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Review: "This is a great halloween candy container or for whatever you'd like it to hold. The Reeses candy inside is great, mine was not melted at all and the ratio of different candies is equal. We are very happy with this. Highly recommended. Thank you!" - Lou Rusconi
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26points
#2 Kit Kat
Review: "When it comes to chocolate candy, Kit Kat is my favorite. It is crunchy and sweet and this size portion makes it easy to refrain from over-indulging." -Robert A., Schneider
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19points
#3 Butterfinger
Review: "These have been SO delicious, you can tell how fresh they are. I'm in love" - v
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19points
#4 Candy Corn
Review: "I’ve been ordering this same brand for over a year. I’ve become somewhat of a candy corn connoisseur. It’s my favorite candy of all time and I snack on it year round." - Alexis
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15points
#5 Hershey's Kisses
Review: "This is one of my all time favorites. I have eaten them for many years. They are delicious and I recommend that will enjoy them." - Saundra Simpkins
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15points
#7 Nerds Gummy Clusters
Review: "my kids live these. I like that there aren't to many in a bag so the kids dont get a huge sugar rush but still get to enjoy the treat. Good price and quantity. love having these around the house when I need a sweet treat" - Desirea
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12points
#8 Tootsie Rolls
Review: "I am 58 years old and I still love Tootsie rolls to this day. Wife was working late one night and I got the munchies and we didn't have anything in the house so naturally I opened my phone and ordered a 3 lb bag of Tootsie rolls from Amazon to get delivered the other following day." - David
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12points
#9 Rice Krispies Treats
Review: "These Rice Krispies Treats are always a favorite in our house. They're soft, chewy, and have the perfect balance of marshmallow sweetness and crispy cereal. They make a great snack without being overly filling." - Samantha G.
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12points
#11 Starburst
Review: "If you already love Starburst and you’re a fan of sour candy, these are an absolute must-try. The classic chewy Starburst texture is still there, but the sour kick takes it to the next level." - Jephph
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7points
#12 M&M's Minis
Review: "My family loves this candy in mini form. The container is so handy to throw into a purse, backpack or goodies bags." - Briandsmom
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7points
#13 Almond Joy
Review: "Yummy and I never had to leave the house. If you find yourself too pregnant to want to face the heat and craving a candy you haven't had in years, these will do the trick! Arrived as expected. They were fresh and not melted then rehardebed." - Mouse
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5points
#14 Skittles
Review: "Who doesn’t enjoy eating fun size skittles, with the many delicious and colorful candies. The skittles were fresh and chewy and my students absolutely loved & enjoyed receiving a small little fun size treat, at the end of the day!!" - Marie
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5points
#15 Jolly Rancher
Review: "Seems like a terrific value compared to other candy. They still taste like jolly ranchers with a lot of flavor that lasts a really long time. The individual pieces don’t seem to have shrunk like other candies have over the years. The price has increased a little over the past 10 years, but not as much as everything else. Would order again." - D. Anderson
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5points
#16 Sour Patch Kids
Review: "This thing is huge! Perfect for stocking a small store. I didn't realize that when I bought it, but I'm still very happy! Very fresh, chewy candy! Better than some of the regular sized "kids" in the normal packaging." - James K. H.
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4points
#17 Nerds
Review: "They are a great addition to the candy basket that I keep for my kids and grandkid. Friends are also welcome to partake." - Joseph D.
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3points
#18 Twizzlers Ghosts
Review: "These are very tasty, if you're a licorice fan. My husband loves this smaller size. They're a lot easier to chew - softer and smaller pieces than usual bags I've always bought." - jabbwolf
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2points
#19 Feastables
Review: "Arrived well packaged. Delivered to Southern California at the height of summer with no melting! This is the best chocolate too! Clean, honest ingredients. Great cocoa to cocoa butter ratio for milk chocolate and without the waxy aftertaste of more traditional name brand American chocolate." - Deb F
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2points
