What is the most popular Christmas candy in Alabama in 2023? (2024)

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(WHNT) – Peppermint bark, mini Reese’s cups, and Starburst, oh my! Those are just a few of the most popular Christmas candies, according to a new report fromCandyStore.com.

However — the top candy varies from state to state.

Candystore.com, an onlinebulk candyretailer, has tapped into the insights of CandyStore.com customers to uncover these sweet treat preferences across the United States. For this year’s list, the website says they gathered opinions from over 16,000 respondents and consulted with “major candy manufacturers and distributors to ensure our findings reflect broader market trends.”

For the second straight year, Alabama’s top candy is a take on a candy usually popular around a different holiday – Reindeer Corn. The report also found the Yellowhammer State’s second and third favorite candies were candy canes and peppermint bark.

In the study, the retailer found Peppermint Bark has made a a comeback to be the top candy. In 2022, it had dropped from the no. 1 spot in six states following a strong showing in 2021. This year, however, it regained its strength in 3 states, particularly in the Midwest.

Candy canes had a similar rebound in 2023, after falling in a few locations the previous year.

Though you may not think of Starburst as a particularly ‘Christmassy’ candy, it has gained popularity in this year’s Candystore.com report. It didn’t take over any new no. 1 spots, but picked up a handful of no. 3 spots.

Here’s the full state-by-state breakdown:

  • Chocolate Santas – Alaska
  • Reindeer Corn – Alabama
  • Starburst – Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Indiana, Wisconsin
  • Reese’s Cup Minis – Arizona, California, Colorado, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington
  • Snickers – D.C., Florida, North Carolina, New York
  • Peppermint Bark – Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New England, Nevada, Rhode Island, Tennessee, West Virginia
  • M&Ms – Idaho, South Carolina, Virginia, Wyoming
  • Candy Canes – Louisiana, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont
  • KitKat – Massachusetts, Oklahoma
  • Hershey Kisses – Maine, South Dakota, Utah
  • Chocolate Santas – Mississippi, North Dakota, New Mexico, Ohio
  • Reese’s Pieces – Montana
  • Skittles – New Jersey

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