We’re not sure where everyone’s grandma gets these candies, but somehow they’ve managed to be a constant in children’s lives since at least the ‘60s. Grandmas have butterscotch and cinnamon candies that have been disappointing eager kids for decades, and we’re quite sure they’ll stick around for many more years.
These candies seem to magically appear in everyone’s grandma’s house no matter where you’re from. But we know this for sure, there’s nothing worse than looking down in your candy bag and seeing one of those yellow or red cellophane-wrapped hard candies cluttering up your trick-or-treat sack. That’s why we think this is the worst Halloween candy...ever!
Candy corn comes in at number two! This is a brave and controversial statement, but that doesn’t make it any less true! Candy corn is pretty gross...you might say it’s tolerable at best. Honestly though, candle wax has more flavor than these tasteless triangles of mystery material. What is it even made of?
All we can guess is sugar and a little food dye. Even though it’s a Halloween classic, that doesn’t mean people actually like them. If you’re one of the few people out there who do actually like candy corn, you may need to go get your tongue checked to see if you have any sense of taste.
Halloween is supposed to be a special day, so why would people hand out the same candy as doctor’s offices? Well, some people do. But we’re here to set the record straight and say that Dum Dum’s are one of the worst Halloween candies to give to kids on what’s probably their favorite holiday.
Anyone would eat a Dum Dum, if you gave it to them. But no one really says, “You know what? I want a Dum Dum sucker.” That person would be a psychopath. They’re alright for taking your mind of that round of shots you just got at the clinic, but not for a Halloween candy. At least get Tootsie Pops
Speaking of Tootsie, Tootsie Rolls are another gross Halloween candy that no one really wants to see being dropped in their bag. Tootsie rolls are little logs of mystery that kind of taste like chocolate...but not really. They’re chewy like bubblegum but then dissolve away after a few chews. All in all, we’re not quite sure what’s going on.
Tootsie rolls seem like their universally tolerated. Like Dum Dum’s, you can find these nuggets at the doctor’s office and in the bottom of your grandma’s purse. They’re just not Halloween candy-worthy. Honestly, you could call Tootsie Rolls a “filler” candy. Or just a consolation candy...they’re just there to take up space.
If the only thing you’re looking for out of your Halloween candy is enough sugar to rot your molars, Pixie Stix is your jam! However, for the rest of us...a white powdery substance just doesn’t seem good for anybody. When you rip one of these bad boys open, it’s a mess! Powder everywhere!
Not to mention, if you accidentally touch the end of the packet to your tongue, all that sugar clumps up and blocks the opening. If you’re going to indulge in enough sugar to send a horse to space, wouldn’t you rather eat a whole cake or something? Just saying! Flavored powdered sugar just seems a little sketch.
Dubble Bubble is another one of those candies that just seem to be there. It’s handed out at baseball games, gas stations, and banks. That’s probably because you can buy a whole bag for next to nothing! But just because it’s cheap, doesn’t mean it’s good. You get what you pay for! That’s about 30 seconds of bubble gum flavor.
We’ve all bitten into a not-so-fresh piece of Dubble Bubble and nearly chipped our tooth. Or yanked out a filling with an extra chewy piece. Ask all the millennials who magically have TMJ, and you’ll find out one thing. Our obsession with gum had horrible effects on our poor jaws. Learn from our lessons, or say RIP to your temporomandibular joint.
Twizzlers are either your favorite candy on the face of the earth, or you think it belongs in the dumpster. These red waxy sticks have a slight cherry-strawberry-mystery flavor that just doesn’t sit well with some people. Also, the texture of these candies feels a little like candle wax after you start chewing.
This candy comes dead-center on our list. It doesn’t deserve to be a part of the fan-favorite club, but it has enough of a following to stay above the bottom-barrel candies. Some could justify this because it literally tastes like nothing. Are you a Twizzlers fan? If so, let us know how and why this candy belongs in your trick-or-treat bag.
People have an odd problem with shaved coconut, they say it’s a “texture” thing. While it is gritty, these coconut-filled chocolate bars topped off with a crunch of almonds are favorites with a lot of people out there. Kids don’t always love this candy, so that’s why it comes in around the middle of our list.
Also, you never know who has a nut allergy. So it’s probably smart to keep candy like Almond Joys separate from the rest and ask if they would like one. The people who like Almond Joy would be super happy to see one of these blue wrappers in their candy bag! We personally like Almond Joy, so if you don’t... grow up.
They’re crunchy, they’re salty, chocolaty, and coffee-y! Heath bars are the perfect bite-sized treat to hand out at Halloween. Everybody loves Heath bars. About 90% of people out there will eat a piece of chocolate, regardless of the candy brand...so it’s a safe bet.
Even if the kiddos don’t love toffee, their parents will. If your parents were anything like mine, they got a few spare pieces from my candy bag after I had my pickings. Heath Bar comes near the bottom of our “best” list just because it’s a good candy, but probably not the best Halloween candy.
M&M’s are the classic option for Halloween candy! Everyone will eat M&M’s, especially the original M&M’s without the peanuts...although, those are really tasty. Kids can sort their candies by color and even argue with each other about which color tastes better (Even though they all taste the same).
When in doubt, stick with what you know...M&M’s. TLC wrote a whole song about it --“Don’t go chasing waterfalls. Just stick with the rivers and the streams that you’re used to.” They’re sweet and chocolaty with a little bit of crunch. What more do you want! They’re the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Skittles are the fruity cousins of M&M’s! They’re fruity-flavored candies that come in all sorts of fun colors. If you don’t love chocolate, but you still like candy, Skittles are the next best thing. They’re one of the more standard candies to expect, but still a candy everyone would love a package of!
A lot of people out there believe that they have a specific Skittle flavor, but to be honest we can’t tell which flavor is what. Except for the grape, that one is totally nasty...but the others are very tasty. For those that don’t like chocolate, Skittles are probably the go-to candy. It’s always there and it’s always yummy.
Like Skittles, Starbursts are a top-tier candy for those that don’t like chocolate! You can buy the small packs of Starbursts that have two chewy candies, and these are perfect to hand out during Halloween! Anyone would be happy to have a few packs of Starbursts in their candy bag, so make sure to grab a bag at the store.
For people with nut allergies, Starbursts are a sweet treat that avoids anaphylactic shock. They’re sour, without being too sour. They’re also the perfect amount of chewy! If you don’t like Starbursts, we guarantee you’ll eat them if they’re there.
Break into one of those Kit Kat bars! Kit Kats have had a cult following since they were released by Mars in the ‘70s! Everyone loves Kit Kat, especially on Halloween. Those mini two-packs seem to disappear too quickly. That’s why they come near the top of our list. They’re that good...seriously.
Want to be hit with the kids and adults alike this Halloween? Grab a bag of Kit Kats to hand out at your front door. If you don’t, you may just get your house TP’ed. Kit Kats are a fan favorite, so it’s likely people will be looking forward to getting a couple in their trick-or-treat bags. Don’t let the people down! Get the Kit Kats!
Chewy, chocolatey, and crunchy with a taste of nougat...that’s right, it’s Snickers! Snickers are that perfect balance between sweet and salty, and that’s why they’re a major hit for Halloween. We don’t need an excuse on an average day to break into one of these little bars of heaven, so make sure you’re handing these out this Halloween.
For a while, Snickers tried to convince us that they’re some super-filling bar that holds you over till your next meal. But here’s the deal, we’re not eating these candy bars for their nutritional value...it’s candy! If you ask people what their top three candy bars are, Snickers will definitely be on that list.
Drumroll, please! The number one Halloween candy, no matter who you ask out there is...you guessed it, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Oh my, these bad boys are chocolate on the outside, creamy peanut butter on the inside! It’s the number one thing people are looking for on Halloween, and we can’t deny it.
If you ask around, you’ll find out that people may even buy an extra bag of Reese’s for their own personal Halloween candy stash! They’re that good. In fact, they’re even the favorite candy of most states in the U.S. It’s undeniable that Resse’s are super good. Grab a bag of Reese’s and keep the neighbor kids happy!
