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Our Blogger Hannah’s Take on Thrillist’s Top Ten Halloween Candy List

October 6, 2023 by
Candy is subjective and our blogger Hannah shares her opinion about Thrillist’s list of Top Ten Halloween Candies

Trick-or-treating was one of my favorite things when I was younger, and I still love it today!

Even better, I loved returning and trading all my favorite candies with my friends. It was the sweetest day of the year and has been for decades! 

I would always trade certain candies for others, trying to create the best bag of candy.  

However, I would like to know if my taste aligns with the most popular Halloween candies as ranked by Thrillist. 

Reese’s Cups 

I give this ranking a 10/10.

They are my top Halloween candy and perhaps my favorite candy bar ever! Each time I have one, they get better, and I always trade other candies for these.   

Anyone who has followed my posts knows I have an affinity for anything combining Peanut Butter and Milk Chocolate. 

Twix

This ranking gets a 9/10.

While I agree that Twix is a top 10 candy, I wonder if it is my number two. Don’t get me wrong; I love Twix Bars, and their unique flavors and the combination of textures can’t easily be beat.

Snickers

Snickers at #3 gets a 9/10 too.

I want to rank Twix above Snickers or vice versa. They are both delicious classic candies and, without irony, the best-selling candy bar in the world. It depends on my mood which one I prefer. 

KitKat

I give this ranking an 8/10.

I give it this lower ranking because this beloved candy bar deserves a higher position. 

I am swapping KitKat for either Snickers or Twix. I love the crisp snap they offer, and they are always a good balance of texture and flavor. 

Butterfinger

This ranking gets a 1/10.

I do not like Butterfingers. I know this is an unpopular personal opinion, but they do not deserve this high of a ranking. However, I can respect it because many people love them. 

100 Grand

I was shocked to see the 100 Grand bar on this ranking. I’m unsure if I have ever had one, so I give this ranking a 6/10

That ranking would undoubtedly go up if they are delicious, but I don’t know. To be in the top 10 Halloween candies, you must be popular, which the 100 Grand Bar is not. It may be time to retaste this candy bar.

Mr. Goodbar

10/10. This ranking is perfect.

Mr. Goodbars is so delicious and so underrated. They are also often given out in their mini-bar form. They deserve to be in the top 10 at this position because they are always given out on Halloween and are so good! 

Nestle Crunch

I give this ranking a 7/10.

The Crunch bar deserves a higher spot, where they ranked Butterfingers. They have such great texture and flavor. I used to trade for these every year on Halloween. 

Reese’s Pieces

2/10.

This review is also going to be one of my unpopular opinions. I wouldn’t say I like Reese’s Pieces that much. The classic peanut butter cup is so much better. In my opinion, Reese’s Pieces are not a Halloween staple. 

Hershey Bars 

This ranking gets a 10/10.

Hershey bars are the classic Halloween candy. I love Hershey’s chocolate, and the taste reminds me of Halloween. Let’s just say that these candy bars are truly classic!  

This list came from thrillist.com and further down on the list were some gummy and hard candies. I was surprised that at least one didn’t make their top ten, but I am a chocolate person, so I understand entirely. 

What are your top ten Halloween candies, and what was your initial reaction to this list? 

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2023 Halloween Candy Catalog

August 8, 2023 by

Halloween is one holiday practically synonymous with candy, and 2023 looks to be one of the most vibrant years in decades.  

Supplies are limited as we placed Halloween orders in February and cannot reorder later in the season, so once a product is sold out, it will not be available later in the season.

We encourage anyone needing large quantities to purchase as early as possible, and please reach out if you are interested in custom packaging or special labeling.

That said, please allow us to introduce our 2023 Halloween Candy Selection.  All treats, no tricks!

PS: Our Christmas Candy has arrived! To view our 2023 catalog, please click HERE!

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Halloween Candy Almost Gone!

October 5, 2021 by
Reese’s Franken-Cups are a unique way to enhance any Halloween Candy Selection.

2021 has been a challenging year as supply chain issues have made sourcing seasonal candy difficult. Unlike other years, once a product is sold out, we are not able to reorder. This has caused many old-time favorites to sell out earlier than usual.

We have a limited amount of the following Halloween Candies available but please note that they are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis.

1951 Halloween Chocolate Pretzels – Bulk

4688 Halloween Chocolate Pretzels – 10 oz. Tie Top Bags

1952 Halloween Yogurt Pretzels- Bulk

4689 Halloween Yogurt Pretzels – 10 oz. Tie Top Bags

4497 Peanut Brittle – 6 oz. Bags

6275 Caramel Corn

1454 Halloween Nonpareils – Bulk

4513 Halloween Nonpareils – 9 oz. Flat Bag

60053 Reese’s Peanut Butter Franken-Cup – Supplies Limited, 2 per Customer

2292 Marshmallow Peeps Ghosts 3 Packs

1607 Candy Corn – Bulk

4504 Candy Corn – 16 oz. Tie Top Bags

3156 Orange and Black Spice Drops – Bulk

4466 Orange and Black Spice Drops – 14 oz. Tie Top Bags

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Halloween @ Home in 2020? A unique year for candy and trick or treating!

August 3, 2020 by
Halloween @ Home is a great way to safely enjoy Halloween during the Coronavirus Pandemic
Halloween @ Home offers a safer way to enjoy Halloween in 2020

As this whirlwind of summer is coming to a close, we are still trying to adapt during these uncertain times and there is a HUGE elephant in the room that people aren’t really talking about. What are we going to do about Halloween?

Personally, I started thinking about my costume the day after last Halloween, and I’m stuck between Stevie Nicks and Captain Jack Sparrow. But these are costumes that need a spotlight, and I don’t know if this Halloween will be the year to really shine. But I digress, let’s move on to more important things, like candy.

2020 has certainly been out to get everyone, and with the pandemic in mind, people may not be doing much “door to door” trick-or-treating, pillowcases in hand. However, that doesn’t mean we still can’t enjoy the novelty of rotting our teeth away while we indulge in some of the best treats life has to offer.

With Halloween @ Home Trick or Treat Candy Assortment, kids can still have that full bag feel, getting everything from candy bars to special treats and snacks, but delivered right to your home. Don’t worry kids, there will be no toothbrushes or apples in these candy bags because we all know the pain of walking up to Mrs. Taylor’s house and being handed sugar-free gum. 9-year-old me was about to riot. So even though times are tough right now and we may not be able to celebrate the way we wanted, we can still make sure our bellies are full and our candy bowls are overflowing with top tier treats.

So don’t think the festivities are completely canceled, because Halloween @ Home is coming to save our favorite spooky holiday.

So let’s give it up for Halloween @ Home, an assortment of everyone’s favorite candies. No matter if you are 8 or 72 everyone has a memory of dumping out their Halloween candy on the floor, rummaging through, sorting everything, and deciding what is going to be up for trade. I remember racing the neighborhood kids to the doors of houses we knew always handed out full-size candy bars. As we got a little older, we would map out the best neighborhoods to trick-or-treat in all over town.

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It’s All About the Halloween Candy

September 22, 2017 by

“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen. The moon laughs and whispers, ‘tis near Halloween.”  — 19th century postcard.

halloween ghost costumeBOOOOOO! Halloween! It’s my absolute favorite holiday. Yes, even more than Christmas! Now I know I’m no Morticia (from the Addams Family), or Endora, (from Bewitched) or even close to Glinda,(from The Wizard of Oz) but I just may have some tricks left up my sleeve this Halloween for our Trick or Treaters and a whole lot of delicious candy they’ll howl about!

You see I’m a child of the 60’s and lots of my childhood memories are tied to things that are Halloween. I grew up rooting for the good witch and booing the bad witch on the Wizard of Oz. What I would give to pop into a room like Endora or twitch my nose like Samantha Stevens did on Bewitched and my house would instantly clean itself!

I read Casper the Friendly Ghost and Wendy the Good Little Witch comic books. And let’s face it; it was always Halloween at The Munsters and the Addams Family’s houses. My brother and I were actually allowed to stay up late and watch those hilarious shows on Friday night.

I grooved to “The Monster Mash” by Bobby “Boris” Pickett, a number 1 hit in 1962, and  danced hundreds of times to “Thriller” by Michael Jackson. Yes those were the days my friends. You bet your candy corn!

halloween candy cornI remember my dad driving me and my younger brother to G. C. Murphy’s and picking out that year’s Halloween costume. The costume’s came in a cardboard box and I remember choosing a yellow Tweety bird costume one year and a black cat another year. My older sister Kathy would also make me costumes. One year she made a red and white striped clown costume complete with a huge ruffled white collar edged in red ric rac, a tall pointed hat with 3 red pom poms and a red yarn wig!

We’d go to a local farm and pick out our pumpkins and Indian corn. We’d bring the pumpkins home and spread newspaper on the kitchen floor. My dad would cut the top off and we’d scoop out the seeds with an ice cream scoop. Then we’d carve them into a funny or scary Jack O’ Lantern.

halloween butterfingersBut the very best part of Halloween was going trick or treating through our neighborhood. When we were younger my older sister would take me and my brother out as soon as it got dark. We’d grab a shopping bag or an orange plastic Halloween bag to help us collect all our treats. We’d walk up to the people’s front doors, ring their doorbells and yell “Trick or Treat!!” Then the neighbors would try and guess who we were as chocolate Hershey bars, Clark bars, popcorn balls, Milky Ways, 3 Musketeers, Pay Days, Oh Henrys, Snickers, Butterfingers, and Good n Plenty, were plopped into our bags.

halloween haribo sour vampire bats

When our bags got too heavy to carry, we’d head home to count our treasures. Then my brother and I would separate our candy into piles on our living room carpet and trade each other for the ones we liked the best!

Halloween is creeping around the corner, and it’s time to stock up on some of the long-standing favorites and try some of the new candies from Candy Favorites just out for Halloween.

There’s Twizzlers Caramel Apple Filled Twists, Wonka Halloween Fright Tins, Haribo Vampire Bats, Candy Fangs, RM Palmer Creepy Peepers Mix, and even Box of Boogers, but the kids in your neighborhood will wonder who filled their bags and pillow cases with all these wickedly good treats.

So dress up, throw a spooky party, decorate your yard, and be ready with bags of delicious candy when those costumed kids ring your doorbell and yell “Trick or Treat. Smell my feet. Give me something good to eat!”

I’ve shared some of my favorite Halloween candy memories, and I’d love to hang around for a spell, but now it’s your turn at bat. At the end of my blog, tell me your best Halloween candy memory and I will award my favorite a $50 Sweet Certificate to CandyFavorites.com.  Happy Haunting!

Halloween Candy, Retro Candy

Halloween Costumes Inspired By Our Favorite Retro Candies

October 24, 2016 by

Nothing says “it’s time to eat candy” quite like Halloween. While we tend to think that any time of year is a good time for a sweet treat, the celebration of Halloween practically requires it! After all, the night would just not be as fun if it didn’t end with a sugar high!

But before you can even begin the trick-or-treating, you’ll have to decide on a costume, right? That is definitely the most important part. And, as a result, there’s a chance you may be at a loss for what to do.

Around here, when we have a question we can’t seem to answer, we get inspiration from our favorite retro candies! And you can, too.

A vintage Baby Ruth Candy Bar advertisement from when the company was owned by Curtis Candy Company

Try Baby Ruth on For Size

One of the most popular candy bars over the years has always been Baby Ruth. The origin of the name is a little bit disputed, which means that it may inspire more costume options! While some claim that the bar was named after the famed baseball star, Babe Ruth, others claim that it was named after the daughter of President Grover Cleveland.

So whether you like sports or children, this may give you just the boost of inspiration that you need! And it will certainly make for a great option to hand out to all of your trick or treaters.

No One Can Resist a Gummy Bear

Another fantastic retro Halloween candy is the Haribo Gummy Bear! These little cuties were first invented all the way back in 1920! Thanks to their convenient gummy nature, they won’t melt if your Halloween happens to be a little hotter or rainier than expected.

As for costume inspiration, there’s really nothing cuter than a toddler dressed as a bear, right? It’s a look that’s sure to get lots of oohs and ahhs as you go door-to-door, calling, “trick or treat!”

And, Of Course, Candy Corn

It would be remiss of us to write about Halloween without mentioning candy corn! Easily the most beloved and polarizing candy of the holiday, candy corn is a staple of October 31st, and has been for quite some time!

This sweet tooth satisfier first came into existence in the 1880’s! So if that’s not a retro candy, we don’t know what is.

We also appreciate the fact that candy corn can be so easily transformed into a cute and recognizable costume for all ages! So whether it’s your first year out on the trick or treating trail, or your 75th, you’ll be well received by everyone on your path.

So, as Halloween draws near and the scent of candy fills the air, we recommend looking to a few of your favorite retro treats to get you in the costume-making mood!

Candy Contests, Halloween Candy

CandyFavorites #CFTrickOrTreat Contest – Official Rules

September 22, 2016 by

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

Favorite Halloween Candy (2)DATES OF PROMOTION: Candy Favorites (“Sponsors”) #CFTrickOrTreat the “Promotion” begins at 12:00pm Eastern Time on Friday, September 23, 2016 and ends at 11:59 am Eastern Time on Sunday October 23, 2016 (the “Promotion Period”).

ELIGIBILITY: The Promotion is open to any legal U.S. residents residing in any of the 50 United States, who are 18 years of age or older. Employees and their immediate family members (parents, children, siblings or spouse, regardless of where they live, or persons living in the same household, whether related or not) of Candy Favorites, its divisions, affiliates, contractors, subsidiaries, distributors, sales representatives, retailers, advertising and promotion agencies, and any others engaged in the development, production, execution or distribution of this Promotion are not eligible.

HOW TO ENTER:

  • Snap a photo of your favorite candy to find in your Halloween Bag
  • Share it on one of our social profiles using the hashtag #CFTrickOrTreat
  • Keep an eye out for a message from us to see if you’re our winner!

Limit one review per entry, multiple entries allowed. Winner(s) will be selected randomly on Monday October 24, 2016 at 11am (EST). Photos posted after the end of the Promotional Period will not be eligible to win. In the event of a dispute regarding the identity of the person submitting an entry, the entry will be deemed submitted by the person in whose name the social profile is registered. Entries will be deemed made by the authorized holder of the social profile that posted the photo.

WINNING & NOTIFICATION: One (1) Grand Prize Winner will be randomly selected by Candy Favorites from a pool of eligible entries on Monday October 24, 2016 at 11am (EST). By participating in this Promotion, account holder certifies that his/her post is original, has not been previously published or won any other promotion, and does not contain any material that would violate or infringe on the rights of any third party, including copyrights, trademarks, or rights of privacy/publicity. Sponsor reserves the right in its sole and unfettered discretion to disqualify any entry that it believes contains obscene, offensive or inappropriate content, that does not comply with these official rules or that is not consistent with the spirit or theme of the contest. The decision of the Sponsor is final and binding on all matters related to the Contest. The selected winners has one (1) week to claim their PRIZE. Candy Favorites will contact winners via the social profile that uploaded the photo entered in the Promotion. In the event that the winner does not claim his or her prize by Monday October 31, 2016 at 11am (EST), one week after received notification, a new winner will be selected based on the criteria outlined above.

PRIZE: One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive one (1) $50.00 Sweet Certificate. PRIZE valued at $50.00. No prize substitutions except at Sponsor’s sole discretion or as otherwise provided herein. The value of the prize may be taxable as income and Winners are solely responsible for any taxes on the prize, including, but not limited to all applicable federal, state and local taxes if applicable. No more than the number of prizes set forth in these Official Rules will be awarded (1).

PRIVACY STATEMENT: Entering the Promotion constitutes permission for the Sponsor and its agencies to use participants’ reviews, captions, any accompanying materials, and names (first name and last initial) for the purpose of advertising or promotion via consumer newsletter and social media channels (Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Google+/Pinterest) without compensation, unless prohibited by law. Should the company choose to use this content for promotional purposes, entrant is not entitled to compensation or credit.

NO LIABILITY: By participating, entrants agree to release, discharge, indemnify and hold harmless the Sponsor and Promotion Entities and each of their respective officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from and against any claims made by winners, entrants, or any other third parties, related in any way to the operation of this Promotion as well as any other claims, damages or liability due to any injuries, damages or loss to any person (including death) or property of any kind resulting in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, from acceptance, possession, misuse of any PRIZE or participation in any Promotion-related activity or participation in this Promotion.

FURTHER INFORMATION & WINNERS LIST REQUEST: Participants can have further information about the Promotion and receive notice of the PRIZE winner by contacting jonah@candyfavorites.com by Tuesday November 1, 2016.

SPONSOR: Candy Favorites, 1101 Fifth Avenue McKeesport, PA 15132. This offer shall not be published without the written permission of the Sponsor.

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Take Your Candy Colors Beyond Orange & Black

October 6, 2015 by

bulk_candy_colorsWhen you think of Halloween, chances are the first colors that pop into your mind are orange and black. After all, orange is the color of pumpkins, bonfires, and changing leaves, and black represents death, darkness, bats, black cats, and cauldrons – all of which are popular Halloween themes and symbols. However, your Halloween candy color options are not limited to just orange and black. Blood red, deep purple, lime green, and ghostly white are a few of our favorite underrated Halloween colors. Combining bulk candy in these colors can take the ghoulish theme of your Halloween decorations, and Halloween candy, to a whole new level this season!

Green

What says spooky more than green skinned monsters, witches’ brews, and slime? Add eerie green to your Halloween decorations this year with our selection of green bulk candy. Channel the wicked witch of the west with a bowl of dark green M&M’s or add shimmer lime green sixlets to a cauldron bowl for a deliciously creepy potion.

Red

There’s no denying that Halloween is a gory holiday — bloodthirsty vampires and crazed zombies are just two of the not-so-nice characters that we see a lot of this time of the year. Draw inspiration for your candy colors from the scary side of Halloween! A bowl of our Red Cherry Licorice Bites will look like it belongs next to a Vampire’s coffin.

Purple

Purple has always been associated with the night, mysticism, and witches’ hats, making it a magical addition to your Halloween theme this year. Create a sense of mystery with some of our purple candy by topping off your Halloween party punch with Grape Pop Rocks or decorating cupcakes with Grape Rock Candy.

White

It wouldn’t be Halloween without ghosts — they’re one of Halloween’s spookiest characters after all (except for Casper the Friendly Ghost, of course). Because of this staple Halloween character, we think white is a great color to incorporate into your decorations this year. Our ghostly white gumballs are perfect for the job! Dum Dums lollipops can easily be covered with white fabric and tied to create adorable ghosts for all of your trick-or-treaters.

Add some diversity to your Halloween candy colors this year with some of these underrated choices. We have a huge selection of colorful candy for you to choose from, so you’ll be the sweetest house on the block!