These are the most popular candies by state for 2022
Jordan Hart  Â
- Total Halloween spending is projected to hit $10.6 billion for 2022, reports say.
- Swedish Fish, Lemonheads, and Tootsie Pops landed the top spot for some states.
For many, Halloween is the perfect time to indulge in sweet treats, and people of each US state have their own favorite candy to satisfy their sweet tooth.
In a post-pandemic world, trick-or-treaters are back in full force, so homeowners are stocking up on sweet Halloween staples to hand out on Oct. 31. Data from bulk candy retailer Candy Store has revealed which candy is most beloved by each state.
According to a September news release from the National Retail Federation, total spending for Halloween 2022 is projected to hit $10.6 billion in the US. Candy Store reports that the average American will spend about $27.55 on Halloween candy.
This list of each state's favorite candy includes treats for those who enjoy sour candies, chocolate, or even something with a spicy kick.
Alabama - Skittles
Alaska - Sour Patch Kids
Arizona - Hershey Kisses
Arkansas - Butterfinger
California - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Colorado - Hershey Kisses
Connecticut - Almond Joy
Delaware - Sour Patch Kids
Florida - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Georgia - Swedish Fish
Hawaii - Hershey's Mini Bars
Idaho - Snickers
Illinois - Sour Patch Kids
Indiana - Starburst
Iowa - M&M's
Kansas - M&M's
Kentucky - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Louisiana - Lemonhead
Maine - Sour Patch Kids
Maryland - Hershey Kisses
Massachusetts - Sour Patch Kids
Michigan - Starburst
Minnesota - Hot Tamales
Mississippi - 3 Musketeers
Missouri - Milky Way
Montana - Twix
Nebraska - Sour Patch Kids
Nevada - Hot Tamales
New Hampshire - M&M's
New Jersey - Tootsie Pops
New Mexico - Hershey's Mini Bars
New York - Sour Patch Kids
North Carolina - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
North Dakota - Hot Tamales
Ohio - M&M's
Oklahoma - Skittles
Oregon - M&M's
Pennsylvania - Hershey's Mini Bars
Rhode Island - Twix
South Carolina - Butterfinger
South Dakota - Jolly Ranchers
Tennessee- Tootsie Pops
Texas - Starburst
Utah - Tootsie Pops
Vermont - M&M's
Virginia - Hot Tamales
District of Columbia - M&M's
Washington - Tootsie Pops
West Virginia - Blow Pops
Wisconsin - Butterfinger
Wyoming - Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
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