My Honest Opinions On The Best & Worst Halloween Candy

Halloween is one of the best times of the year. Along with the spooky season, comes costume parties, pumpkin carving, scary movies, and more. However, let’s not forget one of the most important aspects, the candy! If you have a sweet tooth like me and you’re no longer a kid, the post-Halloween sale on candy is something you look forward to now. I remember overflowing with excitement when I received certain candies during trick or treating, while others simply left me disappointed. It’s obvious that some Halloween candies reign supreme over others. I’ve had my fair share of cavities, so I believe I’m qualified to give my opinions on some of the worst and best Halloween candies of all time. 

Let’s start with some of the worst (in no particular order):

Twizzlers

If you say that you thoroughly like Twizzlers, I simply don’t trust you. I’m sorry, but these shouldn’t be anyone’s favorite. They taste like plastic and deserve to be in the trash. However, I will admit that they are fun to peel apart. I also feel this same amount of disdain toward black licorice.

Almond Joy

I’ve never been a fan of these, simply because I don’t like coconut with chocolate. This is the candy all the old people would offer you from the bottom of their purses, right next to the mints. Sorry grandma, but no thank you!

Jawbreakers 

These severely lack flavor and taste chalky. At least, they live up to their name. Keep your dentist on speed dial if you like these.

Whoppers 

These have always lacked substance to me. They aren’t completely awful, but they are just very basic. 

Double Bubble Gum

The company that makes these needs to go out of business. They taste good for 0.5 seconds then they lose all flavor. It’s disappointing. Also, they are so hard that if you throw them, I’m sure they can crack a window. 

Crunch Bar

Out of all the chocolate bars, I think Crunch bars are one of the weakest links. They’re like the last kid that’s left when picking team members for dodgeball. They are decent, but not as good as the others. 

Pixy Stix & FunDip 

When I receive these, I instantly trade them for other candies. They aren’t anything special. If these are one of your favorite candies, you’re dangerous and I’m scared of you because how could you enjoy eating these sugar packets?.

Here’s some of the best candies (in no particular order):

Twix

This is one of my favorites. The chocolate, caramel, and cookie inside are a great combination. I consider it a huge win to receive a full-sized Twix in my basket. 

Kit Kats 

Kit Kat’s are a classic, with a solid crunch that has been holding down the fort for years. It’s simple but effective. However, if you bite into one without breaking it first, congratulations you’re a monster. 

Sour Patch Kids 

The mixture between the sweet and sour flavor is unmatched. This is the best gummy candy out there, and I would not trade these for anything. The watermelon flavored ones are very addicting. 

Candy Corn

This one is very controversial. Most people seem to be very passionate about their hatred for candy corn, but I actually enjoy them. Yes, I admit it. I stand by them — in moderation. Also, they come in Halloween colors, so it’s obvious that they are the only ones that understood the assignment and dressed for the occasion.

Starbursts

I thoroughly enjoy these. They are savory and juicy. All the flavors are good, but the pink and yellow ones are elite. 

Snickers

You can’t have Halloween without them honestly. This mixture of nougat, caramel, peanuts and chocolate is a must-have in the spooky season. 

Peanut M&M’s 

I like regular M&M’s, but I personally prefer the crunch of the peanut M&M’s more. People who don’t like M&M’s are very suspicious because how could you not? They are another Halloween necessity. 

Reese’s

Reese’s own the Halloween season and the special pumpkin-shaped Reese’s gets bonus points. They are a fan favorite and debatably one of the best candies of all time. I might be willing to take a cavity for this one. The peanut butter and chocolate together are top tier and you can’t change my mind on that. If Halloween candies were all in a movie, Reeses’s would be the main character.

I can’t wait to devour some of the candies that I mentioned above. My mouth is watering at the thought of it. Despite our varying opinions on the tastiest treats, I hope you enjoy satisfying your own sweet tooth this Halloween season. 

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