SAN DIEGO (NEWS 8) - On Halloween night – everyone wants to be 'that house' - you know, the one with the best candy. So we’re here to help you make that happen.
And while we'd never complain about the generosity of a kindhearted stranger handing out free candy... wait, yes we will. Every kid who’s ever trick-or-treated knows that there are some candies that sit in the bottom of your bag until well... FOREVER!
So choose wisely so you don't have to face the wrath of angry trick-or-treaters!
Here’s a list of the WORST candy to give out on Halloween, based on a massive survey by an online candy store.
1. Circus Peanuts
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2. Candy Corn
3. Wax Coke Bottle
4. Necco Wafers
5. Peanut Butter Kisses
6. Tootsie Rolls
7. Smarties
8. Licorice
9. Good & Plenty
10. Mary Janes
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Alright – so you know what to avoid, now here’s the BEST candy to give out at Halloween, and what you should stock up on. Drum roll please...
1. Reese’s Peanut Butter cups!
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2. Snickers
3. Twix
4. Kit Kat
5. M&Ms
6. Nerds
7. Butterfinger
8. Sour Patch Kids
9. Skittles
10. Hershey Bar
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