Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
The perennial favorite easily came in first place after it was named the most popular Halloween candy in a whopping 18 states, including densely populated locales such as California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts. Since just about everyone seems to love the salty and sweet peanut butter and chocolate combo, it’s no surprise that Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups managed to come in second place in a few states as well, including Delaware and Montana. In Delaware, Starburst reigned supreme, while Montana residents prefer to keep things spicy with Hot Tamales.If you have any Reese’s leftover, feel free to use them to whip up these decadent Peanut Butter Cup Brownies.
Kit Kat
Although Kit Kat was named the top candy in just nine states—half the number of states that declared Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups the favorite—that was still enough to secure the breakable candy bar the second spot nationwide. Named the favorite in states such as Nevada and New Mexico, Kit Kats also have pockets of devoted fans in parts of the South and Northeast.
Skittles
While most of the top Halloween candies across the country feature at least a little bit of chocolate, Skittles were one of the few non-chocolate treats to be among the most popular Halloween candies of the year. In fact, five states chose Skittles as their top confection, including Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Washington. It also ranked among the top five in a handful of states, like South Carolina and West Virginia.
M&M’s
The classic candy tied with Skittles to become the third-most popular sweet treat overall, taking top honors in five states. If you live in Colorado, Hawaii, New Hampshire, Ohio, or Wyoming, you might want to stock up on original M&M’s before the trick-or-treaters swing by. If you happen to have any of the sweet chocolate morsels left over, put them to good use in this easy Popcorn Ball recipe. We promise, you won’t be disappointed!
Snickers
Rounding out the top five most popular Halloween candies nationwide is Snickers. The chocolate bar made with a combination of nougat, caramel, and peanuts was the most beloved treat in four states—Alaska, Idaho, North Carolina, and Rhode Island—edging out confections like Starburst, Hot Tamales, and Butterfinger. The latter candy bar, which has been around since 1923, had the distinction of being named the top candy in only one state—Kentucky.
The Most Popular Halloween Candy in Each State
Alabama: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupAlaska: SnickersArizona: SkittlesArkansas: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupCalifornia: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupColorada: M&Ms (Original)Connecticut: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupDelaware: StarburstFlorida: Milky WayGeorgia: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupHawaii: M&Ms (Original)Idaho: SnickersIllinois: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupIndiana: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupIowa: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupKansas: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupKentucky: ButterfingerLouisiana: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupMaine: Kit KatMaryland: Milky WayMassachusetts: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupMichigan: Starburst Minnesota: SkittlesMississippi: Kit KatMissouri: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupMontana: Hot TamalesNebraska: Milky WayNevada: Kit KatNew Hampshire: M&Ms (Original)New Jersey: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupNew Mexico: Kit KatNew York: Kit KatNorth Carolina: SnickersNorth Dakota: SkittlesOhio: M&Ms (Original)Oklahoma: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupOregon: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupPennsylvania: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupRhode Island: SnickersSouth Carolina: Kit KatSouth Dakota: Kit KatTennessee: SkittlesTexas: StarburstUtah: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupVermont: Hot TamalesVirgina: Kit KatWashington: SkittlesWest Virginia: Kit KatWisconsin: Reese’s Peanut Butter CupWyoming: M&Ms (Original)
