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A Look at ‘The Worst’ Holiday Candies

Author Kayla Morgan

During the holiday season, while cookies typically take center stage, there are plenty of alternative sweet treats to indulge in. Ranging from no-bake cookies to Rice Krispie Treat wreaths. However, one often overlooked category is holiday candy.

CandyStore.com recently unveiled its annual ranking of the least-favored Christmas candies, drawing insights from a survey of over 7,000 customers.

At the top of the least-liked holiday candy list is…

Claiming the top spot as the least-liked Christmas candy is Reindeer Candy Corn. This might not surprise many, given that it essentially retains the taste of regular candy corn. Although it sports a festive green and red appearance for the holiday season. One surveyor remarked, “So they just changed the color of candy corn and called it Reindeer Corn? Still tastes the same, still not a fan.” Interestingly, some holiday cookie recipes suggest incorporating these colorful corns for a more festive aesthetic.

Securing the second position on the undesirable list are Christmas Nougat candies. Described as chewy yet minty, these polka-dotted nougat candies evoke varied opinions among survey respondents. One participant commented, “I can’t even stand looking at those nougat poker chips. They’re ugly, taste weird, and feel strange.”

Ranking third on the list are Cherry Cordials. The survey indicates that they held the second spot on the worst Christmas candy list last year. A few years prior, they secured the fifth spot. For those unfamiliar with Cherry Cordials, they consist of a cherry covered in sweet cordial liquor and coated in chocolate. A survey participant expressed strong disapproval of the candy, stating, “Chocolate cordials with that strange liquid inside? Nope, not for me.”

The roster of less popular Christmas candies extends beyond the top three, including non-peppermint candy canes, Christmas Peeps, Chocolate Oranges, and Peppermint Bark, among others.

Take a look at the complete list of the “worst” holiday candies here.

15 Sweet Treats That Will Delight Your Tastebuds

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Rebecca Gober is quoted as once saying, “Candy is nature’s way of making up for Mondays.”  We completely agree and would add that candy is also nature’s gift that can help make any day brighter, aid in soothing any fears or worries, and any have victories celebrated. There really isn’t any day that can’t be made sweeter with sweets. From licorice to chocolate truffles, and cookies to croissants, these 15 sweet treats will tempt your tastebuds and truly delight the senses.

  • Personalized M&M’s and Dispenser

    This classic retro-style candy dispenser filled with a pound of M&M’s makes a great gift for someone sweet.  You can also personalize the message on the M&M’s to make this an extra special gift.

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  • Exotic Chocolate Gift Box

    Take a walk on the wild side with this fancy assortment from the chocolate experts at zChocolat. You’ll be treated to 15 pieces of French chocolate paired with flavors like coconut, lemon, cinnamon, coriander, pistachio, sesame, and violet. Ooo-la-la, indeed!

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  • Black Licorice Sampler Pack

    The team at Licorice.com is obsessed with artisanal gourmet licorice.  They curate a collection of over 50 types of licorice to delight fans. This sampler pack is perfect for fans of black licorice. You’ll get 6 tubs, half-pound each of Black Laces, Australian Black, Licorice Root Pillows, Finnish Black, Adam’s Favorite, and Black Pups.

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  • Sugarfina Maple Bourbon Caramels

    If you’re a fan of Kentucky Bourbon, then this is the treat for you.  You’ll get not one, but FOUR 4.3-oz. boxes of maple bourbon caramels coated in rich dark chocolate.  Enough yumminess to keep and share!

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  • Chocolate Croissants

    Light, fluffy, and chocolate. These French chocolate croissants from Bakerly are a sweet treat for any time of day.  We really like that in the six-pack, each croissant is individually wrapped, making them perfect to take to work or school for lunch.

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  • Vegan Truffles

    We wanted to make sure to include a Vegan option in our list of sweet ideas and think you need to check out the Vegan truffle zBox from zChocolate.  Crunchy hazelnut praline surrounded by a layer of Venezuelan and Madagascan blend 70% dark chocolate-couverture and completed with Criollo cocoa powder, make this box of 22 truffles a great gift idea.

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  • Ghirardelli Chocolate Gift Bag

    You know that when you dive into a bag of Ghirardelli chocolate you won’t be disappointed. We love this gift bag option as it’s filled with an 80 square assortment that includes milk chocolate caramel, dark chocolate raspberry, and dark chocolate mint, along with dark chocolate 60% cacao. It’s perfect for gift giving or to keep your candy dish at home full to the top.

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  • Sugarfina Tea Collection Candy Bento Box

    Perfect for the tea lover in your life (or for yourself), this box is full of tea-infused candies by Sugarfina.  The bento box includes one 3.5-oz. (approx.) cube of matcha bears, one 3.5-oz. (approx.) cube of peach tea bears, and one 3.5-oz. (approx.) cube of rose tea bears.

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  • Charbonnel Et Walker Milk Chocolate Thins With Caramel And Sea Salt

    From the chocolate makers for Her Majesty, The Queen, come to this decadent treat. You may feel like royalty when you enjoy these 20 milk chocolate thins with caramel and sea salt. Of course, you could give them as a gift, but why? You deserve a little more sweetness.

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  • Best Of Stover Collection

    From their beginning in 1923 to today, Russell Stover continues to be one of the most recognizable chocolate brands. This tin comes with four classics including caramels to pecan delights, mint dream bars to their signature assorted chocolates.

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  • Red Licorice Sampler Pack

    This sampler pack is perfect for fans of red licorice. You’ll get 6 tubs, ½ pound each of Red Pups, Red Laces, Strawberry Sour Twists, Strawberry Pillows, Raspberry Pretzelice, and Australian Red.

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  • Pâtes de Fruits Gift Box

    The team at zChocolat doesn’t mess around when it comes to creating gourmet chocolates and candies. They pride themselves on the highest quality sweets but also sophisticated packaging. One of the offerings that caught our eye was the Pâtes de Fruits package. You’ll find cherry, lemon, apple, orange, strawberry, raspberry, and apricot flavors in the 15-piece gift box.

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  • Decadent Chocolate Gourmet Cookies

    Share sweets with someone special with this tin of two dozen of Cookies by Design’s Decadent Chocolate cookies. OK, let’s be honest, YOU count as someone special so go ahead and treat yourself to tin while you’re at it.

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  • Chocolate Crêpes To-Go!

    Super thin pancakes filled with chocolate hazelnut with crunchy cereal balls and wrapped up tightly sounds like a bit of heaven.  Sweet and crunchy, these crepes from Bakerly come six to a pack and are individually packaged. These could become your go-to fun portable treat!

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  • Dutch Laces Collection

    These take me back to grade school!  I used to love Licorice Laces. Now you can take a walk down memory lane with this three-pack sampler that includes Dutch Red Laces, Dutch Black Laces, and Dutch Rainbow Laces. Each tube is filled with one pound of licorice joy.

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Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create?  Drop us a line at [email protected]. 

Kayla is the midday host on Detroit’s 105.1 The Bounce. She started her career in radio back in 2016 as an intern at another Detroit station and worked her way here. She's made stops in Knoxville, TN, Omaha, Ne and other places before returning to Detroit. She’s done almost everything in radio from promotions to web, creating content on social media, you name it. She’s a true Michigander, born and raised. So, you can catch her camping or vacationing up north to exploring the downtown Detroit or maybe even catching a sports game. During her free time, Kayla enjoys watching movies, roller-skating, crafting, and music festivals. She and her husband together dip into many of the great things Michigan has to offer. Together they also like to travel. A few hobbies of hers include wine and beer tastings, crafting, hiking, roller skating, movies, home improvement projects, gardening, and festivals. She’s always looking to take on more local events happening in the community. She loves connecting with the community. When writing, Kayla covers topics including lifestyle, pop culture, trending stories, hacks, and urban culture.

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