As customers walk down the candy aisle and see shelves filled to the brim of candy, their vibrant colors enticing buyers, they are overwhelmed by the amount of choices when it comes to what candy to choose from for this year’s Halloween celebrations. Should they go with the classic Hershey bars and M&Ms? Something less traditional, like Almond Joy or Nerds? The decision can be intense, but the Chronicle is here to make it simple.
With that in mind, here are the Top 5 Halloween candies for 2024.
#5 Nestle Crunch:
At number 5 we got a Halloween classic, Crunch. As the name implies, this chocolate bar has a satisfying crunch as you bite into its milk chocolate goodness. Crunch bars are candies that people don’t mind digging into first in their candy batch, and instead. Crunch is always a solid option in people’s candy bags, but not as good as the upcoming candy.
#4 Sour Patch Kids:
Sour Patch Kids are wonderful due to their changing flavor profile. The consumer is initially hit with the sourness these candies bring at the start, but are then introduced to a sweetness that counteracts the initial taste, giving these gummies a unique flavor feature that cannot be beat. Most people would agree they enjoy this feature about the candy, making it a popular treat that people give out during Halloween. Most children will expect to receive Sour Patch Kids this year, making it a good option, though still, they are not the most popular candy on this list, as there are those odd trick-or-treaters who dislike all things sour.
#3 Twix:
Twix’s caramel-covered biscuit, coated with a layer of milk chocolate, makes for another great Halloween candy that tops many others. With so many types of confections, people keep coming for more, and love when they receive these in their baskets because they are not as a common as other Halloween staples. Nonetheless, when consumers think of popular Halloween candy, one of them is always going to be Twix, and for a good reason: For those reasons, it takes this number three spot.
#2 Kit-Kat:
The catchphrase “Take a break” is a splendid marketing plan that refers to a Kit-Kat itself since the chocolate can be snapped in half evenly. Most people know this catchphrase due to the advertisement that revolves around the brand. This candy also has different varieties of chocolate, such as milk chocolate, mint, dark, and white chocolate which allows the customer to have multiple choices to pick from, based on their tastes and satisfaction.
#1 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
Finally, at number one, there is the Halloween candy staple: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Whether they be mini Reese’s cups, regular ones, or those shaped like bite-sized monsters, Reese’s takes first place for the candy’s creamy peanut butter core, surrounded by delicious milk chocolate. This confection creates the perfect mix for a great-tasting Halloween treat, leaving you wanting more and more. When kids receive this chocolate bar during Halloween, it is one of the first candies they open. Almost everyone loves Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups which is why this sweet treat deserves first place.
