Best Halloween Candy Ranked for 2022
Keep it good and yummy with the 50 best Halloween candy options to buy in 2022.
We all remember that one neighbor from our childhood who always had "the good candy" come Halloween. Right? There was always one particular house that just did a little extra—splurged for the full-size candy bars or let you grab a second handful of sweets after yelling, "trick or treat!" Those were the days...
Well, now you can be that house. There are more fun, Halloween-themed candy options than ever nowadays and after ringing your doorbell, kids will love diving into the candy bowl for some of the coolest treats there are—Reese's Franken-Cups, witch-green Kit-Kats, and more!
Keep it spooky with the 50 of the best Halloween candy options to buy in 2022 for trick-or-treating and you know, satisfying your own sweet tooth.
50 Best Halloween Candy for 2022
1. Kit-Kat Witch's Brew, $13.20, Walmart
With all the delicious, satisfying flavor of the traditional Kit-Kat, the Witch's Brew edition puts a Halloweeny spin on the classic treat. Between the crispy texture and the green color, this trick-or-treat candy is a real winner.
2. SOUR PATCH KIDS BIG Soft & Chewy Halloween Candy, $5.99 on Amazon
If sweet is more your style, then these Sour Patch Kids' Halloween-themed bites are a great go-to. They pack just the right amount of punch, but they may make you twist your face up a bit!
3. Twix Cookies and Creme, $8.30, Walmart
OK, we see you, Twix! Stepping up their game, caramel-chocolate candy Twix also offers a Cookies and Creme flavor just in time for Halloween.
4. Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins, $22.31, Walmart
Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins have all the ingredients of a perfect Halloween treat: chocolate, peanut butter, and of course, the must-have seasonal shape of a pumpkin!
5. Spooky Nerds Rope, $21.99, Amazon
Nerds Rope but like, make it spooky! With white, purple, and orange Nerds sprinkled around the gummy rope, this sweet, delicious candy will solidify your position as the house with the good candy. For sure!
6. York Dark Chocolate Peppermint Patties Candy, $5.79, CVS
With dark chocolate and a cool, peppermint interior, what's not to love about York Peppermint Patties? Plus, they're gluten-free and kosher, which makes them an even better option for kids with allergies and other food restrictions.
7. Trolli & Friends, $34.99, Amazon
This is for the Trolli fans! A variety pack of fun-size candy featuring Sour Brite Crawlers Minis, Sour Gummi Crunchers, Nerds, Lemonheads, Laffy Taffy and Smarties.
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8. Airheads Mini Bars, $41.71 on Amazon
Another must-have in any kids' Halloween candy bowl, each bag of Airheads Mini Bars includes a variety of flavors: cherry, blue raspberry, orange, white mystery, and watermelon. A truly allergy-friendly candy, Airheads are even kosher and gluten-free.
9. Hershey's Monster Kisses, $5.49 at CVS
Hershey's Kisses are some of the most iconic Halloween candies of all time, but you'll specifically love this funky take for October 31. Each milk chocolate Kiss sits in a monster-themed wrapper and features funny, Halloween-themed taglines on the tag.
10. Frankford Halloween Gummy Candy Body Parts, $26.88 on Amazon
No matter what kind of body part you're looking for—be it an eyeball, a foot, or a brain—the Frankford Halloween Gummy Candy Body Parts candy bag has it all.
11. Nerds Gummy Clusters, 20.98 on Amazon
If the full-on Nerds Rope isn't your thing, try Nerds Gummy Clusters—a crunchy, sweet, and gummy ball of Nerds. With these candy packets, your house will definitely be the highlight of any trick-or-treater's Halloween journey.
12. Jack-O'-Lantern Lollipops, $5.78, Oriental Trading
Keep things simple (but still cute and holiday-appropriate) with Jack-O'-Lantern Lollipops from Oriental Trading. Just like these little pumpkins, they'll put a smile on any kid's face.
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13. Hershey's Glow in the Dark Snack Size Wrappers, $19.99 at Walmart
For chocolate lovers, there's nothing better than a classic Hershey's Bar, but for Halloween in particular, the Glow in the Dark Snack Size Wrappers from Hershey's are glow-tastic.
14. Kit-Kat Pumpkin Pie Wafers, $12.99 on Amazon
Most adults may subscribe to a "pumpkin spice everything" lifestyle come the first day of fall, but for those who prefer the seasonal taste of pumpkin pie, these Kit-Kat Pumpkin Pie Wafers are the bee's knees.
15. Fun-Size Halloween Chocolate M&M's, $5.78 at Walmart
You can't go wrong with M&M's, especially the fun-sized snack packs that are printed with their signature characters wearing costumes!
16. Mike and Ikes Spooky Variety Bag, $13.99, Boxed
Featuring three assorted Mike and Ikes flavors—Original Fruits, Berry Blast, and Tropical Typhoon—the Spooky Variety Bag includes 100 half-ounce pouches of fat-free, gluten-free and kosher candies.
17. Haribo Sweet and Scary Mix, $6.99 at Walgreens
Ideal for those who can't resist gummy candies, the Haribo Sweet and Scary Mix features individual packets of Ghostly Gummies, Goldbears and Sour Vampire Bats.
18. Reese's Peanut Butter Bats, $0.98, Walmart
Go batty with Reese's Peanut Butter Bats. You get all that delicious flavor of the classic PB and chocolate combo, plus the appropriate addition of a bat-shaped Reese's cup.
19. Nerds Halloween Candy Corn, $12.95 at Walmart
Are you a nerd for Nerds? Well, here's a new Halloween-friendly product that you have to try out—or give out to trick-or-treaters. Nerds Halloween Candy Corn tastes tangy and sweet, just like Nerds, but is soft, chewy and shaped like traditional candy corn.
20. Brach's Classic Halloween Candy Corn, $21.12 on Amazon
Candy corn is the go-to sweet of the fall season, but it usually finds its way into a living room candy dish. Now, with Brach's Classic Halloween Candy Corn, you can give out individual treat packs to trick-or-treaters.
21. Hershey's Fangs Cookies 'n' Creme, $5.79, CVS
A fan-favorite amongst Halloween-themed candy enthusiasts, Hershey's Fangs Cookies 'n' Creme, isn't just a delicious chocolate bar in the beloved cookies and creme flavor. The wrapper is also perfectly on point (thanks to an inquisitive vampire on the label) and the bar itself is called Fangs.
22. YumEarth Organic Variety Pack, $27.69 on Amazon
In a sea of corn syrupy (but delicious), sugary Halloween candy options, YumEarth stands above the rest as an awesome alternative. The YumEarth Organic Variety Pack includes individually wrapped Gummy Fruits, Pops, and Giggles—all of which are both yummy, organic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO—and are even Fare's Teal Pumpkin approved (which means allergy-friendly)!
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23. Bones Hard Candy, $7.78, Oriental Trading
Candy bones, anyone? Flavored with assorted tart fruit, these treat packs are fat-free and quite frankly, really delicious.
24. Sour Patch Kids Candy Original, Watermelon, and Swedish Fish, $25.00 at Walmart
Sour Patch gummies are both sweet and sour, which makes them every trick-or-treater's dream. This 100-pack Spooky Mix also comes with Sour Patch Watermelon gummies and Swedish Fish, too.
25. Skittles Shriekers Sour Chewy Halloween Candy, $2.98 at Walmart
These aren't your average Skittles. They're designed to make you shriek! Lime, tangerine, citrus, raspberry, and green apple flavors bring a little bit of mischief to your taste buds on Halloween night.
26. Reese's White Creme Peanut Butter Ghosts, $5.79 at CVS
Who in their right mind would pass up a Reese's White Creme Peanut Butter Ghost?! It's a great candy for trick-or-treaters, for horror movie marathons, and so much more.
27. Halloween Icons Candy Box, $22.50 at Dylan's Candy Bar
Situated in a cute little tackle box, you get gummy monsters and skulls, milk chocolate pumpkin wafers, pumpkin mallocremes, black cat licorice and more in the Halloween Icons Candy Box from Dylan's Candy Bar. While this may not be a trick-or-treat candy option, it makes a great gift!
28. Hershey's Vampire Kisses, $13.49 at Walmart
Sink your fangs into something sweet—Hershey's Vampire Kisses, that is.
29. Twix or Treat Cookie Bars, $5.78 at Walmart
Twix or treat! A yummy mash-up of both Twix Chocolate and Caramel Cookie Bars, trick-or-treaters will love everything about diving into the candy bowl and picking this treat bag out. And if you happen to have a few left over after October 31 (though you probably won't!), add them to your ice cream or baking recipes for a little extra kick!
30. Gummy Eyeballs, $21.99 on Amazon
Skip the grapes this Halloween. Sure, they're meant to feel or look like eyeballs, but these Gummy Eyeballs from Amazon are the actual real deal. Complete with piercing blue eye sockets and red bloodshot veins, this sweet treat is the perfect addition to any Halloween-themed dessert or candy bowl.
31. Rolo Chocolate Caramel Candy, $5.79 at CVS
Gluten-free and certified kosher, the joy of a Rolo lies in its combination of chewy caramel and smooth chocolate shell. It's the perfect quick treat for adults looking for something sweet (though kids may go through five or 10 before they're satisfied).
32. Peeps Marshmallow Pumpkins, $10.99 on Amazon
Get with the times! Peeps aren't just for Easter time anymore. Nowadays, there's a Peeps Marshmallow treat for every occasion and come to all Hallow's Eve, the Peeps Marshmallow Pumpkins are the perfect pick.
33. M&M's Cookies and Screem, $18.50 on Amazon
Classic M&M's are always a good idea, but if it's the quintessential cookies and creme flavor you're after, you better go with M&M's Cookies and Screem.
34. Fun Dip Halloween Candy Pouches, $5.48 at Walmart
Lick, dip and then repeat. Those are the only rules when it comes to enjoying a pack of good old-fashioned Fun Dip—AKA sugar in a literal packet. Kids love it, so if you choose to hand this out on Halloween night, be sure to shoot an apologetic look to the trick-or-treaters' parents. After all, one lick-and-dip and those kids will be up all night long.
35. Greenbrier Halloween Candy Bracelets, $7.99, Amazon
Candy... but make it fashion! Once a staple at 90s-era kids' birthday parties, candy bracelets are now "in" once again, at least now for trick-or-treating. Wearable and also tasty, the Greenbrier Halloween Candy Bracelets are also super affordable for those on a budget.
36. Twizzlers Halloween Snack Size Strawberry Twists, $2.28 at Walmart
Licorice fans, rejoice! While Twizzlers may not be true-blue licorice, it certainly tastes just as good—if not sweeter and chewier.
37. Dove Promises Milk Chocolate Pumpkins, $3.98 at Walmart
Dove Promises Milk Chocolate Pumpkins take Halloween candy to the next level and though these bites may be geared toward more mature audiences, they still make the cut for some of the best Halloween candy to buy in 2021. Why? Because they are milky, chocolatey, and straight-up delicious!
38. Reese's Franken-Cup, $3.48 at Walmart
The Reese's Franken-Cup puts a ghoulish twist on the classic peanut butter cup that many of us know and love. With an electrifying green bottom half—but still all the peanut buttery goodness of any Reese's treat—it's as if the Reese's Franken-Cup was struck by lightning and came alive!
39. Halloween Ring Pops, $5.28 at Walmart
Ring Pops are wearable candy jewelry that kids go ga-ga for, so if you give these out on Halloween, you'll definitely add some brownie points to your reputation.
40. Jack O' Lanterns Halloween Dubble Bubble Gum Balls, $17.88 on Amazon
Do you remember searching your Halloween candy bounty for all the individual pieces of gum? Same! Jack O'Lanterns Halloween Dubble Bubble Gum Balls are among some of the best any trick-or-treater can get.
41. Black Forest Little Monster Gummies, $12.48 at Sam's Club
For those looking for a healthier alternative to candy, Black Forest Little Monsters Gummies are made with real fruit. Flavors include lime, cherry, grape, orange, lemon, and strawberry, each gummy is gluten-free, fat-free, and a high source of vitamin C. Each box comes with 80 individually wrapped pouches of six different spooky shapes.
42. Spooky Lip Pops, $26.00 on Amazon
When it comes to novelty Halloween candies, the fruit-flavored Spooky Lip Pops with two extra sharp fangs reign supreme.
43. Reese's Peanut Butter Shapes, $11.28 on Amazon
Reese's may sell each of their peanut butter bar shapes individually, but real Reese's fans will appreciate this variety pack including ghosts, pumpkins, and bats.
44. Snickers Mini Bars, $9.94 at Walmart
Enjoy a Snickers Mini Bar at your own risk. At least on Halloween! Made with peanuts, nougat, caramel, and milk chocolate, Snickers Mini Bars are one of the more iconic Halloween candy choices.
45. M&M's Ghoul's Mix Milk Chocolate Halloween Candy Jar, $24.45 on Amazon
Grab that candy dish because M&M's Ghoul Mix Milk Chocolate Halloween Candy Jar is practically made for it. With purple, orange, and bright green M&M's, the Ghoul's Mix is ultra spooky (but ultra-tasty, too).
46. Neon Ghost Ring Lollipops, $7.28 at Oriental Trading
Got little ones in your neighborhood? Neon Ghost Ring Lollipops are ideal for younger trick-or-treaters or to give away as a favor at a Halloween-themed party or in your child's classroom.
47. Heath Halloween Snack Size Toffee Bars, $4.49 at Walgreens
Nothing beats the sweet taste of English toffee! Heath Halloween Snack Size Toffee Bars have been a staple of Halloween since 1928 and are also kosher and gluten-free.
48. Snickers Peanut Butter Brownie Squares, $12.50 on Amazon
Imagine all the chocolatey goodness of a peanut butter brownie... but in a bite-sized bar. Bam! That's what a Snickers Peanut Butter Brownie Square is and it's a top pick for Halloween candy in 2022.
49. Mounds Dark Chocolate and Coconut Snack Size, $3.48 at Walmart
While the flavor of coconut isn't for everyone, Mounds Dark Chocolate and Coconut Snack Size are jam-packed with the sweet combination of tropical flavor and smooth, dark chocolate.
50. Halloween Trick or Treat PEZ Candy Dispensers, $27.27 on Amazon
If you really want to be known as "the" house with the best candy, here's your Fast Pass to Halloween fame: Halloween Trick or Treat PEZ Candy Dispensers. Because every child lives for PEZ!
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