Halloween

15 Halloween Candies: Ranked from Best to Worst

Updated on October 22, 2018 by Lindsay Parker

Halloween is an important night. It's a time for children to get decked out in fun or scary costumes, and pretend to be something they're not. Free candy is also important. They say beggars can't be choosers, but we disagree. Take notes: here are 15 of the most common Halloween candies, ranked from most wanted to most dreaded.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

<p>Gradually becoming the unicorn of Halloween loot because of increasing nut allergies, this melt-in-your-mouth puck of peanut butter and milk chocolate is the ultimate score.</p> <p>Get a recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/comfort-food/blog/easy-vegan-peanut-butter-cups-35302/ " target="_blank"><strong>Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cups</strong></a></p>
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Nerds

<p>The teeny pebbles of tangy sweetness are fun to eat and delicious. 'Nuff said.</p>
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Pop Rocks

<p>Fruity candy that explodes in your mouth? Where do we sign up?</p>
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Snickers

<p>It's chocolatey, it's peanut-y, it's caramel-y. What's not to love? Honorable mention to Oh Henry! bars</p>
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Mars Bar

<p>Kids and candy-stealing parents alike fawn for the gooey treat because chocolate covered caramel-y nougat needs no explanation.</p>
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Skittles

<p>They're chewy, tangy and come in a slew of fun colours. Everyone loves the rainbow. Bonus points for Sour Skittles.</p>
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Kit Kat

<p>Not good. Not bad. This semi-simple chocolate wafer is still gladly accepted Halloween tender by neighbourhood kids.</p>
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Plain M&M's

<p>The tiny candy-coated chocolates are, of course, a delight to chocolate fans who swoon for anything containing cocoa, but they still leave something to be desired. Peanut M&M's score slightly higher.</p>
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Double Bubble

<p>Every kids eyes light up when they see the pink nugget get tossed in their loot bag, but not even five seconds into the chew, they remember that it's gross and not worth the jaw ache.</p>
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Chocolate Pumpkins

<p>Especially nasty if they're the last-minute-all-that's-left candy that people buy out of sheer desperation on Halloween night because more often than not they're chocolate flavoured, not milk chocolate. Gag me. Plus, foil. Mega cumbersome.</p>
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Candy Corn

<p>You either live for these or loathe them, there's no middle ground. The only consistency is the fact that after eating a small handful you will undeniably get a sick tummy from the pure sugar and corn syrup.</p> <p>Get a recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/candy-corn-cheese-tower/22110/" target="_blank">Candy Corn Cheese Tower</a></strong></p>
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Hard Candies and Suckers

<p>Unless it's a Tootsie Pop with a promise of a fulfilling chocolate fudge centre, no one wants plain old suckers or hard candies like Werther's and mints. The only time to get excited about those is when you get them with your bill at restaurants. But only because it's free and unexpected.</p>
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Raisins

<p>Parents probably appreciate this healthy treat, but kids across the country cringe when they see the little red boxes. No one wants your shriveled grapes, Sun-Maid Lady!</p>
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Wax Lips

<p>The old-timey, waxy, cherry-flavoured gum is, thankfully, being phased out. These were fun to wear as lips for about five seconds but take a bite and you'll instantly regret it.</p>
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Halloween Molasses Kiss

<p>Not sure where the name is derived from, but these nasty rock-hard molasses chews have been haunting children more than Bette Midler in <em>Hocus Pocus</em> since, well, long ago. They were even recalled last year because a few batches may have contained harmful pieces of metal.</p> <p><em>Toronto transplant Lindsay Parker is a writer and editor with a deep rooted love for tea and cat videos.</em></p>
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