Trick-Or-Treaters Want This Candy In New York State

If you’re not sure what Halloween candy to get this year, there is one that trick-or-treaters in New York state absolutely love. 

Halloween and trick-or-treating is right around the corner, and if you’re not sure what to get this year for the kids, we have a few ideas.

When Did Trick-Or-Treating Begin?

The origin of trick-or-treating goes back as far as to the 16th century. Back then, those who aren’t as fortunate would visit the houses of weather families and receive pastries called “soul cakes” in exchange for a promise to pray for the souls of the homeowners’ relatives who had since passed away. The practice was later taken up by children, according to History, who would go from door to door asking for gifts such as food, money and ale.  

National Geographic reported that candy had first made its appearance in the 1800s at Halloween parties as taffy that children could pull. Now, candy is considered to be the go-to “treat,” though there are still some houses that try to give out apples or clementines every year. 

Best Halloween Candy For Trick-Or-Treaters

They just looked at the candy spending in New York state to see what Halloween candy people are buying the most of, and it may shock you. 

The top three candy choices in New York state are:

• Candy Corn (for some reason)
• Hot Tamales 
• and the best candy for New York trick or treaters is…
  • Sour Patch Kids! 

Not your basic chocolates, I’d say. However, everyone remembers that one house that gave you more than your average home….

Miss Lee down the street always used to make a goodie bag with a juice box in it for us kids. Then there was the slinky house that always gave out mini-sized slinkies, which was so cool because it stuck out more than the other houses. 

You can see some of the best DIY haunted houses to trick-or-treat at in Western New York when you click here.