# What candies do you like?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [May 28, 2011, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512 "2011-05-28T01:49:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 18\
**Page:** 3

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![installLSC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/54ee81/32.png) [@installLSC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/installLSC)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/41 "2011-05-29T02:22:28Z")

</div>

You left out so many good ones:Rocky Road (especially the hard to find Mint flavor), Butterfinger Crisp, Uno, Krackel, White Chocolate Kit-Kat, Peanut Patties (apparently only found in Texas), those peanut butter trees you only find at Christmas, etc.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![loshan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ce73a5/32.png) [@loshan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/loshan)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 2:27am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/42 "2011-05-29T02:27:26Z")

</div>

100 grand, Milky Way Simply Caramel, Rolos, Ghiradelli Milk Chocolate Caramel. Are you sensing a theme here? Just about anything chocolate with caramel.

And then we move on to the fruity candy’s. I am 47 and my niece introduced me to Sour Patch Kids last summer. Where were those when I was a kid?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![rowrrbazzle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rowrrbazzle/32/414_2.png) [@rowrrbazzle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rowrrbazzle)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 4:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/43 "2011-05-29T04:42:58Z")

</div>

Malted milk balls. I actually prefer Whoppers with chocolate-flavored coating over Brach’s with real chocolate coating. The real chocolate on the latter seems to me to have a fruity taste which I find distracting.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![D.E.S.K.Top668](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/f07891/32.png) [@D.E.S.K.Top668](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/D.E.S.K.Top668)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/44 "2011-05-29T05:07:01Z")

</div>

So far, I like everything in the poll and everything that’s been mentioned in the thread. I don’t eat a lot of candy, but everything (not containing coconut) that has been mentioned, I’ve enjoyed at some point.  
I voted for Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups because, while I go through stages of what sounds good, I’ve never turned down a RPBC. I’ve been not in the mood for almost every candy listed, but I’ve NEVER have turned down a Peanut Butter Cup.

Peace - DESK

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![guizot](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guizot/32/3636_2.png) [@guizot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/guizot)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 5:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/45 "2011-05-29T05:44:58Z")

</div>

What about [Idaho Spud](http://www.idahospud.com/candy-idaho-spud-bar.php)? (“It’s a candy bar…It’s a tuber…It’s BOTH!”)  
[QUOTE=Chef Guy]  
Mike & Ike Hot Tamales  
[/quote]  
Oh, puhleeze! :rolleyes: “Get with the Kids…Get with the [_Kool_ Kids](http://www.flickr.com/photos/jasonliebigstuff/3668900576/)!”

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![GameHat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 6:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/46 "2011-05-29T06:41:24Z")

</div>

I really don’t like candy. Yes, I am a mutant. And yes, this adds nothing to the thread.

I’m missing the “sweet=tasty” gene.

Put pretzels or chips on the list, and we’ll talk 😃

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mean_mr.mustard/32/3865_2.png) [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mean_Mr.Mustard)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 9:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/47 "2011-05-29T09:48:50Z")

</div>

> [@Anamorphic](#):
>
> How about Zagnut? To this day, whenever I think about Zagnut (which, to be fair, isn’t very often), I think of the movie 48 Hours. When Eddie Murphy’s character was complaining that he was hungry, Nick Nolte bought him a Zagnut bar from the vending machine and said “Here’s your goddamned dinner”. I don’t think I’ve ever actually had a Zagnut bar, and no one I’ve ever asked about it has either. But I know it’s a real candy, and [apparently is still around](http://www.thehersheycompany.com/brands/zagnut/candy-bar.aspx#/1930).

\*\*Zagnuts \*\*are very good, in a toasty-coconut sorta way. I’ll also second **Coffee Crisp** and **Aero** bars.

And I think there has been no mention of \*\*Sweet Tarts \*\*(?)

And finally, no love for \*\*Smarties \*\*, which are criminally underrated.  
mmm

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Chilon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/f0a364/32.png) [@Chilon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chilon)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 10:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/48 "2011-05-29T10:35:12Z")

</div>

Didn’t see it in the poll, but I admit to having a weakness for white nougat. In fact, I’m eating a piece as I’m typing this. Damn, that’s good stuff.

Oh, and liquorice. Preferably of the sweet variety, though I have nothing against salt liquorice as well.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Anamorphic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/anamorphic/32/3057_2.png) [@Anamorphic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anamorphic)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 6:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/49 "2011-05-29T18:30:56Z")

</div>

> [@Mean\_Mr.Mustard](#):
>
> \*\*Zagnuts \*\*are very good, in a toasty-coconut sorta way.

They sound awesome, something I would really like. But I’m not sure I’ve ever actually seen them in person (or I just haven’t noticed). I think they’re a victim of terrible marketing. Awful name and bland packaging. Shame, because they do sound pretty yummy.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Zeldar](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b77776/32.png) [@Zeldar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zeldar)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/50 "2011-05-29T19:10:43Z")

</div>

Here’s how my votes (\<==) rank among the sorted results after 113 voters:

```auto

View Poll Results: Select all the candies you enjoy.  

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 81 71.68% <==
Snickers 60 53.10% <==
M&Ms (plain) 59 52.21% <==
M&Ms (peanut) 57 50.44% <==
Heath 54 47.79% <==
Kit Kat 54 47.79% <==
Butterfinger 52 46.02% <==
Twix (regular) 47 41.59% <==
Starburst 45 39.82% 
Hershey bar (regular) 44 38.94% <==
Almond Joy 43 38.05% <==
Milky Way 42 37.17% 
3 Musketeers 41 36.28% 
Junior Mints 41 36.28% <==
Hershey's Kisses (or Hugs) 39 34.51% <==
Hershey bar (with almonds) 38 33.63% <==
Mounds 36 31.86% <==
Skor 36 31.86% 
Skittles 35 30.97% 
Dove 35 30.97% 
Payday 34 30.09% <==
M&Ms (almond) 31 27.43% <==
Hershey bar (dark chocolate) 29 25.66% 
Caramello 29 25.66% <==
What about...? 29 25.66% 
Baby Ruth 28 24.78% 
M&Ms (peanut butter) 27 23.89% 
Symphony 21 18.58% 
Twix (peanut butter) 20 17.70% 
Mars Bar 19 16.81% 
Whatchamacalit 18 15.93% 
Mr Goodbar 17 15.04% 
Reese's Fast Break 16 14.16% 
5th Avenue 13 11.50% 
Reese's Nutragious 12 10.62% 

Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 113. 

```

It ought to be easy to copy/paste into NotePad or similar text handler and replace my marks with yours, if that sort of thing lights up your life! 🙂

Fun poll, and I may have to try some of those higher-ranked things I never have before. Just for trivia’s sake, according to [M&M's - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%26M%27s) M&M’s and I arrived the same year!

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![aruvqan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aruvqan/32/2891_2.png) [@aruvqan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aruvqan)\
**Post date:** [May 29, 2011, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/51 "2011-05-29T21:38:18Z")

</div>

Back when I was a kid I liked in general plain chocolate [kisses] M&Ms because they didnt get all melty in my pocket, and junior mints at movies.

Currently, if I even indulge in candy, I go expensive and hit up the co-op for these hand made honey mint patties dipped in dark unsweetened chocolate. I get maybe 3 or 4 a year.

My hubby would be happy with a bag of sugar and a spoon …

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Rushgeekgirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rushgeekgirl/32/3715_2.png) [@Rushgeekgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rushgeekgirl)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 3:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/52 "2011-05-30T03:55:51Z")

</div>

My favorite candy in the world is Russell Stover sugar-free dark chocolate with raspberry souffle centers.  
Second favorite is sugar-free Reese’s mini-cups.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![YaraMateo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/58f4c7/32.png) [@YaraMateo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YaraMateo)\
**Post date:** [May 30, 2011, 5:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/53 "2011-05-30T05:01:42Z")

</div>

> [@The\_Conqueror\_Worm](#):
>
> I’m a hard candy fan, so where are my Jolly Ranchers?
> 
> I also indulge in salty licorice from time to time. Dubbel zout anyone?

I’m surprised it took this many posts to say Jolly Ranchers. They’re my favorite.

I love all types of sweets, though. 😃

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![cjepson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a9adbd/32.png) [@cjepson](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cjepson)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/54 "2011-05-31T17:01:05Z")

</div>

> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#):
>
> Where’s the Rasinettes??!?!

My sentiments exactly. (Although to be picky, it’s “Raisinets”.) At my supermarket you can also get chocolate-covered blueberries and cherries (not maraschino cherries), which are fantastic. [Bridge mix](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bridge_mix) is good too. Also Turtles.

When I was a kid I used to like Chunky, but they seem to have changed the recipe or something.

No love for Crunchy Frog or Spring Surprise??? 😃

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Maastricht](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e57/32.png) [@Maastricht](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maastricht)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 5:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/55 "2011-05-31T17:18:42Z")

</div>

Weird how we have only a few of those in the Netherlands. Must have something to do with licences or something, we have a company Mars that produces for the Netherlands.

Snickers   
Milky Way   
Mars Bar   
M&Ms (plain)   
M&Ms (peanut)   
Twix (regular)   
Dove   
Kit Kat

Our most sold bars are, in addition to those mentioned above,

Bounty (with coconut);  
Nuts (nougat and peanuts)  
Balisto (never had it)  
Lion (puffed rice, caramel and chocomel)  
Bros (plain milk chocolate with airbubbles).

Many Dutch classics are peppermint candy. Like King Peppermint, chewable Mentos, and chocolate covered thin peppermint syrup After Eight.

And drop, liquorice, of course.  
Me, I like jellybeans and Katjesdrop, (hard sweet liquorice).

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![norvalnormal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/f19dbf/32.png) [@norvalnormal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norvalnormal)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/56 "2011-05-31T21:06:02Z")

</div>

As to a preceding poster speculating that the recipe of Chunky must have been changed: Yes indeedy.  
There are a bunch of chocolate bars that had a very distinctive taste when I was growing up in the 1960s (Chunky I seem to recollect was made by the “Ward” company; another is/was Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews) that were then acquired by multinational conglomerate/decades-ago Third World baby formula atrocity perpetrator Nestle, so all the damn bars now taste like … Nestle’s chocolate.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Lacunae\_Matata](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/8491ac/32.png) [@Lacunae\_Matata](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lacunae_Matata)\
**Post date:** [May 31, 2011, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/57 "2011-05-31T22:24:35Z")

</div>

I’ll eat a nibble or two of a lot of candies, but the only type that I never have (nor will!) turn down is [Almond Roca](https://www.brown-haley.com/almondproduct.php). My son always gets me one can for Christmas, and one for Mother’s Day, and that’s my “allowance” for the year…

I’m also an occasional fan of Smarties, Tootsie Rolls, Whoppers, and most flavors of jelly beans.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![california\_jobcase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9d8465/32.png) [@california\_jobcase](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/california_jobcase)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2011, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512/58 "2011-06-01T00:56:30Z")

</div>

Does anyone else remember when SweeTarts were called SunTarts for a while?

[Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-candies-do-you-like/583512.md?page=2)