Halloween candy divides people faster than politics. Everyone thinks their favorite is top tier, and everyone’s wrong — except me, obviously. Some candies make you sprint to the house that gave them out. Others? Straight to the trash. And a few start online wars that never end (looking at you, candy corn). This isn’t just another list. It’s built on nostalgia, taste, and how loud people fight about it online.
How I Built This Ranking
Criteria: flavor, trick-or-treat value, nostalgia points, and controversy level. If it makes people argue on Reddit, it made the list. I’m also pulling in Canadian vs. American differences. Coffee Crisp and Aero are on this list. Sorry if you’ve never had one. Ready? Let’s make some enemies.
Jackpot Tier: Candy That Wins Halloween
- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups – If you say they don’t belong here, you’re lying. Or allergic. Either way, they’re the undisputed champ.
- KitKat – Snap, crunch, gone. Perfect trade value too.
- Mr. Big – Criminally underrated outside Canada. A full bar is like five candies in one.
- Coffee Crisp (Canada only) – Americans don’t get it, which is a shame. It’s basically chocolate-covered nostalgia.
- Pocky – Bonus points. It is never expected, but it was always cool.
- Full-Size Bars – Doesn’t matter which kind. Full-size anything turns you into Halloween royalty.
- Chips – Technically not candy, but no one complains when a bag of Doritos shows up in the loot.
Mid-Tier: Good, Not Legendary
- Snickers, Twix, M&Ms, Sour Patch Kids – Solid. You’ll eat them happily. But nobody brags about pulling a fun-size Snickers.
- Trade pile candy. The stuff you swap to upgrade for a Reese’s or full-size bar.
Controversial Tier: The Internet Wars
- Candy Corn – Tradition for some, garbage for others. Personally? It tastes like wax. Gross!
- Black Licorice – You either grew up with it and love it, or you hate life. No middle ground.
- Tootsie Rolls – The most “meh” candy ever invented. Some people swear they’re underrated. Those people are wrong. No bueno.
So what’s your number one? And who deserves candy jail?
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