State's favorite Halloween candy: See what Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware prefer

Friday, September 26, 2025
The candy industry hopes you start stocking up on Halloween candy, and the list of favorites is out.

Instacart analyzed its candy orders from 2024 to come up with each state's favorite sweet treat.

Pennsylvania and Delaware prefer Hershey's milk chocolate, of course.

However, it seems New Jersey goes for M&M's.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups earned the title of America's favorite Halloween candy.



Candy Corn topped some state lists, but mainly in the South and the Midwest.

Which state has the sweetest tooth? Instacart shoppers in Utah made the most candy purchases in October last year. They ordered sweets 50% more often than the national average.

Hawaii bought the least amount.
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