CandyStore.com has released a list of the most popular Christmas candy in each state for 2021.
“Since we’re an online bulk candy store, we reached out to CandyStore.com customers to find that out,” the company said. “We got over 23,000 responses this year. We also checked in with our friendly major candy manufacturers and distributors to be sure our survey corresponded with their seasonal observations.”
So which Christmas candy won the most states?
Peppermint Bark came in at the top, ranking first in 14 states, picking up three new states since last year.
“Look at all those states in the middle,” Candystore.com said. “They’re all peppermint bark! What is Middle America doing with all that peppermint bark?”
Candy canes and chocolate Santas tied for second, each ranking highest in six states.
State By State
Alabama: Hershey Kisses
Alabama: Reindeer Corn
Arkansas: Starburst
Arizona: Hershey Kisses
California: Peppermint Bark
Colorado: Candy Canes
Connecticut: Starburst
Washington D.C.: Snickers
Delaware: Starburst
Florida: Skittles
Georgia: Snickers
Hawaii: Starburst
Iowa: Peppermint Bark
Idaho: M&M's
Illinois: Peppermint Bark
Indiana: Reese's Cup Minis
Kansas: Peppermint Bark
Kentucky: M&M's
Louisiana: Candy Canes
Massachusetts: Candy Canes
Maryland: Reese's Cup Minis
Maine: Chocolate Santas
Michigan: Peppermint Bark
Minnesota: Peppermint Bark
Missouri: Peppermint Bark
Mississippi: Chocolate Santas
Montana: Reese's Pieces
North Carolina: Starburst
North Dakota: Chocolate Santas
Nebraska: Peppermint Bark
New Hampshire: Candy Canes
New Jersey: Skittles
New Mexico: Chocolate Santas
Nevada: Peppermint Bark
New York: Candy Canes
Ohio: Chocolate Santas
Oklahoma: Candy Canes
Oregon: Reese's Cup Minis
Pennsylvania: Reese's Cup Minis
Rohde Island: Peppermint Bark
South Carolina: M&M's
South Dakota: Chocolate Santas
Tennessee: Peppermint Bark
Texas: Peppermint Bark
Utah: Hershey Kisses
Virginia: M&M's
Vermont: Snickers
Washington: Reese's Cup Minis
Wisconsin: Peppermint Bark
West Virginia: Peppermint Bark
Wyoming: M&M's
For more information, including the second and third place candies for each state, as well as an interactive map and more Christmas Candy facts, visit the CandyStore.com website.
