Most popular Christmas candy in each U.S. state
Hershey Kisses are popular in states such as Colorado and Alaska, according to candystore.com. Credit: Hershey's
With the holidays approaching, candystore.com determined the most popular Christmas candy in each U.S. state. The online bulk candy store surveyed more than 50,000 customers to discover their favorite holiday sweet treats.
According to The National Retail Federation, an average consumer will spend $110 on candy and food, and 59 percent of holiday sales are expected to be online. In fact, 1.76 billion candy canes are made every year for the holiday season, and that’s just one type of holiday treat.
Take a look at the survey results below to find out which candy made the No. 1 spot in your state — the results may surprise you.
Alabama—Reindeer corn
Alaska—Hershey Kisses
Arizona—Pez
Arkansas—Starbust
California—Peppermint bark
Colorado—Hershey Kisses
Connecticut—M&M’s
Delaware—Candy canes
Florida—Skittles
Georgia—Candy canes
Hawaii—Starburst
Idaho—M&M’s
Illinois—Jolly Ranchers
Indiana—Snickers
Iowa—M&M’s
Kansas—Peppermint bark
Kentucky—M&M’s
Louisiana—Pez
Maine—Candy canes
Maryland—Reese’s Pieces
Massachusetts—Skittles
Michigan—Reindeer Corn
Minnesota—Jolly Ranchers
Mississippi—Snickers
Missouri—Starburst
Montana—Skittles
Nebraska—Hershey Kisses
Nevada—Peppermint Bark
New Hampshire—Candy canes
New Jersey—Reese’s Minis
New Mexico—Pez
New York—Skittles
North Carolina—Pez
North Dakota—Chocolate Santa
Ohio—Pez
Oklahoma—Starburst
Oregon—Reese’s Minis
Pennsylvania—Candy Canes
Rhode Island—M&M’s
South Carolina—Pez
South Dakota—Reese’s Minis
Tennessee—M&M’s
Texas—Pez
Utah—Reindeer Corn
Vermont—Candy canes
Virginia—M&M’s
Washington—Candy canes
West Virginia—Peppermint Bark
Wisconsin—Pez
Wyoming—M&M’s
