The Most Loved (and Most Hated) Halloween Candies

As the leaves turn orange and the cool air rolls in, one thing’s for sure: Halloween candy season is upon us! From the tried-and-true classics to the candies that spark heated debates, fall’s sweet treats are as much a part of the season as pumpkin patches and haunted houses. Today, we’re diving into the most loved and the most hated candies of the season. Some are timeless hits, while others... well, they could be considered tricks rather than treats.

Let’s start with the ones everyone (or almost everyone) loves.

Most Loved Halloween Candies

1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

• Why They’re Loved: Creamy peanut butter enveloped in smooth chocolate—what’s not to love? Reese’s Cups are the reigning champion of Halloween candy. Their perfect balance of sweet and salty makes them a go-to for candy lovers everywhere.
• Fun Fact: Reese’s are consistently the top-ranked candy in Halloween polls. Plus, the special seasonal shapes like pumpkins, bats, and ghosts seem to have an extra magical touch that makes them taste even better (or is that just us?).

2. Snickers

• Why They’re Loved: Snickers has it all—chocolate, nougat, caramel, and peanuts. This combination of flavors and textures is what makes Snickers a crowd favorite. It’s indulgent, filling, and just the right amount of satisfying.
• Fun Fact: The Snickers bar was named after the Mars family’s favorite horse. Yes, that’s right—the original Snickers was inspired by a horse!

3. Candy Corn

• Why They’re Loved: Despite being one of the most divisive candies, there’s still a solid fanbase that loves candy corn. Its sweet, sugary flavor and iconic tri-color design make it an essential fall treat.
• Fun Fact: Candy corn was first created in the 1880s by George Renninger and was originally called “Chicken Feed.” Today, 35 million pounds of candy corn are produced annually, mostly for the Halloween season.

Most Hated Halloween Candies

1. Candy Corn (Yes, Again!)

• Why It’s Hated: Here we are again—candy corn. For as many people that love it, just as many can’t stand its waxy texture and overwhelmingly sweet flavor. Whether it’s the taste, the texture, or just candy overload, candy corn is often the target of Halloween candy disdain.
• Fun Fact (Redux): Candy corn is one of the few candies that has been around for over 100 years and continues to inspire strong opinions on both sides. Whether you love it or hate it, candy corn remains a Halloween staple.

2. Black Licorice

• Why It’s Hated: Black licorice has a bold, bitter taste that comes from the compound glycyrrhizin, which is extracted from licorice root. For those who enjoy its unique flavor, it’s a treasure. But for others, it’s downright inedible.
• Fun Fact: Licorice has been used for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egypt, where it was consumed as both candy and medicine. However, in large amounts, it can be harmful due to glycyrrhizin’s effect on potassium levels.

3. Peanut Butter Kisses

• Why They’re Hated: Peanut Butter Kisses—those orange- and black-wrapped, chewy peanut butter taffy candies—have earned a reputation as one of Halloween’s most dreaded candies. While peanut butter is usually a hit in candies like Reese’s, this sticky taffy version often misses the mark.
• Fun Fact: These candies have been around for decades and are typically only seen during Halloween, which may explain why people often associate them with trick-or-treating disappointments.

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