Once upon a time the entire country agreed that Skittles was the best Halloween candy, but this year, we're shaking things up as we name a new favorite Halloween candy in Illinois. 

Halloween is the top time of the year to indulge in your favorite candy. Tiny bags of treats are everywhere and it's actually cold enough that your chocolate won't melt in your pocket!

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If you're asking me to choose a favorite Halloween candy, it's probably a Twix. But Kit Kats, mini 3 Musketeers and regular m&ms are right up there too.

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None of those are the most popular Halloween candy in Illinois which I guess makes it easier for me to ask my nieces and nephews to share their trick-or-treating haul with me!

For most of the country, the most popular Halloween candy is Skittles, but in Illinois this year (and eight others states), Snickers has stolen the top spot, according to Holiday Calendar. 

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While I don't eat Snickers because I don't eat peanuts, I do see it's appeal over Skittles. Snickers pack a solid crunch and a ton of chocolate. Plus, they're like kind of sort of nutritious right? Giving you protein along with your sugar?

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Don't get me wrong, there's a time and a place for Skittles... 4th of July parades... but I'm much more on team chocolate when it comes to Halloween candy.

The top five Halloween candies in Illinois this year are:

  • Snickers
  • Skittles
  • Starburst
  • Kit Kat
  • Sour Patch Kids

What's your favorite?

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