The annual tradition of Halloween started more than 2,000 years ago with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. The Celts believed that the boundary between the living and the dead was blurred on October 31. To prevent civilians from becoming haunted and possessed, they lit bonfires and wore costumes to ward off spirits. Now, in the 21st century, Halloween is about parties, candy production, and profit. Today, we take a deep dive into the top three Halloween candies to buy through factors such as taste, texture, and most importantly, popularity.
Honorable Mention: Skittles
Sour, sweet, and tiny, they are the distant cousins of M&Ms. However, they are a bit too basic. They lack variety and they stick to your teeth forever. Even though they are a popular Halloween candy, they definitely finish out of the money.
#3: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are known for its salty-sweet peanut butter center coated with a smooth milk chocolate combo. It is a satisfying treat and easy to distribute to a hoard of trick-hungry children lining up in front of your house. Furthermore, unless you are allergic to peanut butter, no one hates Reese’s. Thus, it is the perfect candy to trade at school or donate to charity. However, Reese’s might be a bit too rich or heavy for some. After one or two cups, it’s time to move on to another candy.
#2: Sour Patch Kids
Sour candies have been loved by people of all ages since the early 1900’s. Sour Patch Kids not only add to that, but also come with different colors and flavors that appeal to younger children. Furthermore, for those who think Halloween is too chocolate-heavy, Sour Patch Kids are the ultimate candy. However, they are very unhealthy for the teeth. They are sweet and sour which can easily cause cavities if over-consumed. Still, Sour Patch Kids are an iconic candy that can be found in almost every household during Halloween. (Don’t forget to brush!)
#1: Kit Kat
Kit Kat is one of the most underrated Halloween candies of all time. First, they come in a perfect packaging that is easy to distribute like Reese’s Pieces. Then, on the inside, there are crispy, layered wafers covered with creamy milk chocolate. In addition to that, there is the signature “break” of the bars that makes it more than just candy. Finally, Kit Kats produce different limit-edition Halloween flavors such as marshmallows, cinnamon, and more! They truly are the king of Halloween.
