It’s that time of the year again. The time of the year to unveil the most popular Halloween candy in Michigan -- and the nation.
Candy corn used to be Michigan’s most popular Halloween candy -- but in 2023, it was unceremoniously knocked out of the No. 1 spot by Starburst. We were certainly all shocked and devastated by this news.
This year, Starburst remains Michigan’s most popular Halloween Candy. Candy corn earned second place and Butterfinger came in third.
Question: What’s your favorite Starburst color?
Answer: If you said anything other than “yellow,” you’re wrong. I will not be elaborating on this.
Alright, now, on to the national data. It happened. M&M’s overtook Reese’s Cups.
“In a twist no one saw coming, M&M’s have dethroned Reese’s Cups as the top Halloween candy for the first time ever. It seems the classic, colorful candy has finally taken the crown, possibly thanks to its endless flavor varieties and easy-to-eat nature. Move over, Reese’s -- the people have spoken,” Ben George from candystore.com wrote.
Sour Patch Kids surged to the No. 3 spot.
The data comes from candystore.com
Most popular Halloween candy nationwide
- M&M’s
- Reese’s Cups
- Sour Patch Kids
- Skittles
- Starburst
- Hot Tamales
- Candy Corn
- Hershey Kisses
- Hershey Mini Bars
- Butterfinger