Introduction
Halloween is a time for spooky costumes, haunted houses, and of course, candy. Unfortunately, some of our favorite Halloween treats have been discontinued over the years. From classic candy bars to unique flavors, these seven discontinued Halloween candies are sure to bring back fond memories. Whether you’re looking for a sweet treat to share with friends or just want to reminisce about the good old days, these seven discontinued Halloween candies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. So grab a bag of your favorite candy and take a trip down memory lane with these seven discontinued Halloween candies we miss.
7 Discontinued Halloween Candies We Miss
Halloween is a time for candy, costumes, and spooky fun. But for some of us, it’s also a time to remember the treats of Halloweens past. Here are seven discontinued Halloween candies we miss.
1. Nestle Magic Ball
The Nestle Magic Ball was a chocolate-covered treat filled with a variety of goodies, including a toy, a joke, and a temporary tattoo. It was a favorite of kids in the ’90s, but sadly, it was discontinued in the early 2000s.
2. Hershey’s Kissables
Hershey’s Kissables were bite-sized, candy-coated chocolate pieces that were perfect for trick-or-treaters. They were available from 2005 to 2008, but were discontinued due to low sales.
3. Mars M&M’s Crispy
Mars M&M’s Crispy were a crunchy version of the classic M&M’s. They were available from 2004 to 2005, but were discontinued due to low sales.
4. Nestle Butterfinger BB’s
Nestle Butterfinger BB’s were bite-sized pieces of the classic Butterfinger candy. They were available from 1992 to 2006, but were discontinued due to low sales.
5. Wonka Laffy Taffy Rope
Wonka Laffy Taffy Rope was a long, rope-like version of the classic Laffy Taffy candy. It was available from 2003 to 2006, but was discontinued due to low sales.
6. Nestle Crunch Pumpkin
Nestle Crunch Pumpkin was a seasonal version of the classic Nestle Crunch bar. It was available from 2003 to 2006, but was discontinued due to low sales.
7. Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Skulls
Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Skulls were a seasonal version of the classic Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme bar. They were available from 2003 to 2006, but were discontinued due to low sales.
These seven discontinued Halloween candies may be gone, but they will never be forgotten. What are some of your favorite discontinued Halloween candies?
There’s a chill in the air, colorful leaves have fallen to the ground, and pumpkin-flavored treats are everywhere you look. The fall season is always one to look forward to, not least of all because of the Halloween candy. Whether you’re a kid trick-or-treating or a nostalgic adult, there’s no shame in indulging in some Halloween candy.
And while “fun-size” candy bars will probably never go out of season, not every Halloween treat has stood the test of time. Here are some of the most beloved Halloween candies that have been discontinued—pour one out for them at this year’s festivities.
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These hard candies were sort of like SweeTARTS—aka, they were pretty much pure sugar. But they were shaped like skeleton bones, which was perfect for the spooky season.
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These were super fun for baking projects with Halloween candy. But candy corn is a polarizing option, so it’s not too surprising that these Halloween Hershey’s candies didn’t last. You can still get “Monster Kisses,” but they’re regular milk chocolate-flavored.
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Wonder Balls were available year-round, not just during Halloween. But if you had one of these in your trick-or-treating pail, it was a good night.
The fun-size bags of this candy were some of the best chocolate-based candies you could get while trick-or-treating. Sadly, you’ll only find regular Butterfingers on store shelves these days.
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Another discontinued Hershey’s Kisses spinoff was Kissables, which were a cross between M&Ms and the original Hershey’s Kisses. Mars has the candy-coated chocolate game cornered, though, and Kissables were discontinued in the 2000s.
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Dots are a classic movie candy, but did you know there was once a candy corn version, too? If you’re one of the people who swear candy corn is the best Halloween candy, you’ll be disappointed to know this Dots flavor was discontinued.
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Now, here’s a Halloween candy you never thought you’d see: candy corn Starburst. Even candy corn lovers will agree that not everything needs to be flavored like the waxy orange treat.
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