As Halloween steadily approaches and the leaves turn crisp while the nights grow chilly, it brings up the long-standing question: What is the best Halloween candy? Whether it’s a chocolatey, fruity, or chewy treat, the Southwest Shadow would like to hear your opinion.
- Comment on this post about what is the best candy and why.
- Entries must be school appropriate
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- The winner will be chosen by the editorial staff of the Southwest Shadow. Entries will close on October 31st at 11:59 p.m.
Xavier Panissidi • Oct 8, 2024 at
Heath bars are often celebrated as one of the best candies due to their perfect blend of rich, buttery toffee and smooth milk chocolate, creating a delightful contrast in textures and flavors. The toffee’s satisfying crunch and the chocolate’s creamy sweetness come together to produce a harmonious taste experience that appeals to a wide range of palates. Unlike many other candies that rely on overpowering sweetness, Heath bars offer a more nuanced flavor profile, allowing the caramelized notes of the toffee to shine through. Additionally, their versatility makes them a favorite not just for snacking but also for baking, as crushed Heath bars can elevate desserts like brownies, cookies, or ice cream sundaes. This ability to enhance a variety of treats showcases the candy’s adaptability. Furthermore, Heath bars evoke a sense of nostalgia for many, reminding them of childhood indulgences and special occasions. Whether enjoyed on their own or incorporated into recipes, Heath bars stand out as a classic choice that satisfies cravings while delivering a unique taste experience that is hard to match.
Dylan Grove • Oct 8, 2024 at
I love chocolate, but my favorite has to be m&ms!
Zitong Yang • Oct 8, 2024 at
Bueno!!! Bueno!!! Bueno!!!
Brooke • Oct 8, 2024 at
The best halloween candy is Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
January Geddie • Oct 8, 2024 at
I think that the best candy to man has got to be Reese’s Cups. Just think, you get that original classic chocolate taste with an extra flavour of peanut butter. Now don’t get me wrong, I hate peanut butter just as much as the next person but Reese’s is the only exception. They are captavating, I can’t just eat one I have to grab like 15 more. The only thing I can excuse if you disagree is if your allergic to peanut butter. But maybe the candy is worth it.
Eliza Pangilinan • Oct 8, 2024 at
The best Halloween candy is gummy bears, I’m aware it’s not a popular first pick but the texture and taste makes it addictive. Plus haribo gummy bears are just iconic.
Xavion Staton • Oct 8, 2024 at
Hear me out. Snickers are THE BEST Halloween candy. They either come in the full size or the tiny bite size ones which you feel good eating them without feeling like you’ve cheated your diet for the week TOO much. They are already an S+ tier candy and getting these in your Halloween bucket will make your entire Halloween. Now don’t get me started on freezing them because that is a completely different story. So with that, I stand on my opinion of Snickers being THE BEST HALLOWEEN CANDY.
David Javalera • Oct 8, 2024 at
Definitely bbq lays chips
Hailey Parrish • Oct 8, 2024 at
My favorite candy is Hershey’s Milk Chocolate Bar. It’s very tasty with the creamy taste. It is good to eat during any holiday and if you get emotional. It’s the best.
Queenie Quach • Oct 8, 2024 at
White Rabbit candy would be the best if people commonly put it as Halloween candy.
Avalon Triplett • Oct 8, 2024 at
The best known candy to man is Sour Patch Kids. Hear me out. When you take the first bite, you get that puckery sour feeling, then after that is the sensational sweetness that punches you in the face. Sour, sweet, gone. It’s an addictive feeling I can’t seem to get enough of. It’s something worth digesting red 40 and yellow 5.
Hailey Parrish • Oct 8, 2024 at
I love that candy. It is super good.
Jian X. Arceo • Oct 8, 2024 at
I love twix. If you dont like twix you’re just wrong.
Hailey Parrish • Oct 8, 2024 at
My Favorite Candy is Milk Chocolate Hershey’s Bars.
Madison Hurley • Oct 8, 2024 at
I love any candy that has chocolate in it but my favorite is snickers.
kryzttov laxamana • Oct 8, 2024 at
In my opinion, the best Halloween candy is kit Kat, don’t you feel amazed when you get a large-size kit kat bar while you trick or treat?
Nadia Baldwin • Oct 2, 2024 at
my favorite candy is the berry trollis because they are deliciouso