Shorter days and spooky excitement in the air can only mean one thing -- Halloween is upon us. Last year, Americans spent $3.5 billion dollars on Halloween candy. That’s one big sugar rush! What is your family's favorite confectionery treat? Keep reading to see how they line up with 2025’s top ten-ranked Halloween candies.And the winners are -- drum roll, please!10. Nerds – Small but mighty, these crunchy little candies deliver a flavorful punch in every tiny bite. They may be called Nerds, but they’re cool enough to make the top 10! 9. Twizzlers – With their signature twist and chewy pull-apart goodness, Twizzlers are the ultimate road-trip snack … even if the road is just from your front door to the candy bowl. Licorice never looked so stylish! 8. Hershey Bar – As the old saying goes, “There’s a smile in every Hershey bar.” And chances are … there’s milk chocolate all over that smile! 7. Candy Corn – Love it or leave it, Candy Corn is the pumpkin spice latte of the Halloween world – iconic, seasonal, and guaranteed to start a debate. 6. Skittles – Taste the rainbow… and by rainbow, we mean a fruity explosion that turns your tongue into a confetti cannon! 5. Kit Kat – While worthy of making the top ten list in its own right, Kit Kat’s true claim to fame may be its catchy jingle – “Give me a break, give me a break … break me off a piece of that Kit Kat bar.” (Are you singing along?) 4. Sour Patch Kids – First they’re sour, then they’re sweet. These chewy treats will have your salivary glands working overtime. Beyond that, they’re so darn cute! 3. Snickers – Nougat + peanuts + caramel + chocolate = sheer perfection! Want to take it up a notch? Stick them in the freezer before you eat them (but don’t tell your dentist). 2. M&Ms – Having a tough day? Pop a handful of these colorful confections in your mouth, and things are bound to look up! Since it’s Halloween, why not give the Creepy Cocoa Crisp M&Ms a try? 1. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – All TREAT and no trick here … according to a study conducted by Monmouth University, over one-third of Americans named Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups as their favorite Halloween candy. It’s the ultimate party in your mouth. How many of your favorites landed on the 2025 top ten Halloween candy list? Let us know by leaving a comment below.
