Now that it’s officially October, Halloween is creeping up on us and it’s time to talk candy, which is the best part of the holiday. While we all have our personal favorites, we also need sweets to hand out to trick-or-treaters, but what’s the best kind to buy? New data from DoorDash may help you decide.
- They’ve revealed the most popular candy in the country and state-by-state, based on the top candy purchases in October 2023.
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups top the list, as they were the most-ordered candy in 24 states.
- While chocolate dominates the list, fruity gummies and sour candies are popular, too.
So, what candy is the most popular in each state?
- The 24 states where Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are most popular include Illinois, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.
- Gushers Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks win in 15 states, including California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts and New York.
- Variety packs with Snickers, Twix and M&Ms are the favorite in five states, including Georgia and Tennessee.
- Some states have unique preferences, like Alabama, which prefers Sour Patch Kids Watermelon, Louisiana, which craves Airheads Mini Candy and New Mexico, where Laffy Taffy Cherry is tops.
The Most Popular Halloween Candy Nationwide
- Reese's Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Gushers Tropical Fruit Flavored Snacks
- Twix Caramel Candy Bar
- Snickers Chocolate Candy Bar
- Nerd's Sweet & Tangy Gummy Cluster Candy
- Kit Kat Milk Chocolate King Size Crisp Wafers
- Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers Gummi Candy
- Mike & Ike Chewy Candies Assorted Fruit Original
- M&M's Peanut Milk Chocolate Covered Candies
- Airheads Xtremes Sour Belts
Source: Delish