From hard or chewy candies to chocolate or sour options, there are a multitude of delicious candies available.
Everyone has a favorite, and many people have at least a few memories tied to candies from their childhood.
There's no better time than now to discover more about many popular candies and how you can sample them for yourself.
Feeding the Candy Craze
There's no doubt that candy is a popular part of modern culture. Major holidays and celebrations, including Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Easter, are evidence of that.
The delicious treats are everywhere you look, including on social media. It's not always about the candies themselves but also candy-inspired products.
The Hershey's Milk Chocolate × Glamlite palette is only one item that has recently gone viral. Don't be surprised if you go to buy it yourself and it's sold out.
Many people subconsciously have a deep connection to candy, likely in part due to memories from younger days.
These treats aren't just something we love to eat. They're often deeply intertwined with nostalgia.
Exploring the Different Types of Candy
Candies typically fall under one of several categories, such as hard candies or chocolate, while others are a mix of one or more.
An incredible number of candies are on the market, but some have pulled ahead of the pack to be standouts and popular favorites.
Chocoholic's Haven
Reese's
It's no surprise that Reese's Peanut Butter Cups consistently land on lists of the most popular Halloween candy.
At some point, you've probably eaten a peanut butter pumpkin on Halloween or a peanut butter tree during the Christmas season.
If you've never tried S'mores Reese's, it's a must. You'll thank us later.
Twix
Twix is another beloved candy, especially around Halloween. There have been many limited edition options over the years, and there's even a Twix Shakers Seasoning Blend.
However, for many, the classic Twix will always be their true love.
York Peppermint Patties
With a refreshing mint center and a decadent dark chocolate outer layer, it's no surprise why many love York Peppermint Patties. They're so adored that they've been around since 1940.
Sour Sensations and Gummy Galore
WARHEADS
For many, WARHEADS was a delicious introduction to the sour candy life. They've been available since 1985, inspiring multiple generations to see how much sourness they can handle.
Today, there are a variety of variations, including cubes, jelly beans, and hard candy.
They certainly earned their place in our rundown of the most sour candy in the world.
Lemonhead
Lemonhead candies have been around since the 1960s. They're a popular favorite for those who love sweetness with a delicious lemon flavor.
Sour Patch Kids
Chances are you're acquainted with the sour exterior and sweet interior of Sour Patch Kids, but did you know you can use them in recipes, such as cookies?
We’re good with eating them either way.
Swedish Fish
Swedish Fish have been around for decades and are a childhood favorite of numerous candy fans.
However, many adults have kept their love of the little red fish-shaped treats alive by eating them and using them to make alcoholic beverages.
Hard Delights
Jolly Rancher
Bill and Dorothy Harmsen, a Colorado couple, brought Jolly Ranchers to life in 1949.
What was once strictly hard candies has exploded today into everything from slushies to backpacks.
Cinnamon Discs
These sweet candies are ideal for anyone who prefers a kick of cinnamon heat.
Individually wrapped, they're perfect for throwing in a bag or pocket and enjoying whenever the craving strikes.
Dum Dums
These tiny lollipops are a popular option year-round and are especially loved on Halloween among lollipop fans.
Dum Dums are available in various flavors, including watermelon, root beer, cream soda, and cherry.
Blow Pop Minis
Another lollipop favorite, Blow Pop Minis feature a hard shell with a center composed of bubble gum. Popular flavors include apple, grape, strawberry, cherry, and watermelon.
Chewy Charms
Cow Tales
Originally composed of caramel and cream in a secret family recipe, Cow Tales date back to 1984. Today, you can find them in various flavors, including Oreo, Brownie, Smoothie, and Apple.
Starburst
The super chewy square-shaped candies are available in original flavors: orange, lemon, cherry, and strawberry.
Although well-known for being in horizontal packs, you can find Starburst in other forms, including bottles, boxes, and bags.
Unique Treasures
Butterscotch Buttons
These hard, individually wrapped candies have a sweet, comforting taste reminiscent of pleasant childhood memories.
They're easy to love and difficult to resist by anyone who adores the decadent taste of butterscotch.
Root Beer Barrels
Yet another candy that conjures up memories of simpler days. Root Beer Barrels are a hard candy with a flavor of the popular beverage sharing its name. They make it simple to add a touch of happiness to your day.
Andes Mints
The mint and chocolate flavors beautifully combine into a tiny rectangle-shaped, individually wrapped candy. Andes Mints are ideal for a quick pick-me-up and to use in cookies.
Find Your New Favorite Candy
If the mention of any of these candies has your mouth watering, the good news is that Deskgoodies can send them right to your door!
Keep them for yourself or put them out in our custom candy bowl so everyone can have a taste.
We have 40+ varieties of candy currently available via our candy subscription service plans that deliver brand-name, high-quality candy every month.
Customizable tiered candy packages are available, or you can let us do the work by choosing one of our pre-packaged selections.
It's a cost-effective way to easily access a range of candies you adore throughout your work day.
Contact our team members who make it their personal mission to provide exceptional customer service, get back to you within one business day, and discuss all things candy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the top 10 selling candy?
The top 10 selling candy can vary from one year to the next. However, many favorites from the most popular Halloween candy in 2023, including Reese's, Snickers, Sour Patch Kids, and Skittles, are currently available from Deskgoodies.
What is the most common candy?
Which candy is most common is subjective. However, there are candies, such as Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and KitKat, that everyone is familiar with. After all, those two candies alone go out in the billions (yes, with a "b") every year.
What is the least popular type of candy?
Someone, somewhere, loves candy that others may not like. And even the most popular candies have naysayers! That said, candy corn tends to be one of those candies that people either buy in bulk or desperately avoid every year.