Kix Layton

Kix Layton

Kix Layton has been a radio personality for over 28 years and was voted Medium Market Music Director of the Year TWICE! Full Bio

 

Favorite Holiday Candy Per State

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You might think candy canes are the most popular holiday candy, but surprisingly, they are only popular in two states. Interesting fact: 31% of gift givers plan to give candy. So that means it's good to know what is popular in your state. For us in South Carolina, M&M's are #1! YEAH! Peppermint Bark and Pez came in 2nd and 3rd place.

According to CandyStore.com, these are the favorites per state:

Alaska: Chocolate Santas
Alabama: Reindeer Corn
Arkansas: Starburst
Arizona: Hershey Kisses
California: Reese's Cup Minis
Colorado: Reese's Cup Minis
Connecticut: Starburst
District of Columbia: Snickers
Delaware: Starburst
Florida: Snickers
Georgia: Snickers
Hawaii: Starburst
Iowa: M&M's
Idaho: M&M's
Illinois: Peppermint Bark
Indiana: Reese's Cup Minis
Kansas: Peppermint Bark
Kentucky: M&M's
Louisiana: Candy Canes
Massachusetts: Kit Kat
Maryland: Reese's Cup Minis
Maine: Hershey Kisses
Michigan: Peppermint Bark
Missouri: Hershey Kisses
Mississippi: Chocolate Santas
Montana: Reese's Pieces
North Carolina: Starburst
North Dakota: Chocolate Santas
Nebraska: Peppermint Bark
New Hampshire: M&M's
New Jersey: Skittles
New Mexico: Chocolate Santas
Nevada: Starburst
New York: Snickers
Ohio: Chocolate Santas
Oklahoma: Kit Kat
Oregon: Candy Canes
Pennsylvania: Reese's Cup Minis
Rhode Island: Peppermint Bark
South Carolina: M&M's
South Dakota: Hershey Kisses
Tennessee: Peppermint Bark
Texas: Reese's Cup Minis
Utah: Hershey Kisses
Virginia: M&M's
Vermont: Snickers
Washington: Reese's Cup Minis
Wisconsin: Starburst
West Virginia: Peppermint Bark
Wyoming: M&M's

Starburst and Peppermint Bark each made it to number one for 7 states, so they seem to be the most popular!

See which other candies made it to the top three for each state here!


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