CANDY

In celebration of season 2 of Netflix‘s “Squid Game,” McDonald‘s released a new Happy Meal in Australia.

McDonald‘s Is Selling Squid Game Happy Meals in Australia

A critique of wealth inequality never tasted so good.

This strawberry pâte de fruit will be a hit with people of all ages.

Brighten Up Your Holidays With Homemade Strawberry Gumdrops

Strawberry pâte de fruit are the fanciest gumdrops you’ll ever taste.

Celebrate the holidays with an Aldi Advent calendar.

Aldi Unveils Its Advent Calendars for 2024

Aldi’s shoppers, rejoice! The store’s 2024 Advent calendars are coming soon.

Halloween is a thing again in Des Moines.

Des Moines, Iowa, Will Let Kids Trick or Treat on Halloween for the First Time Since 1938

Begging for candy on October 31 was banned after kids set one too many fires.

Give your trick-or-treaters what they really want.

The Most Popular Halloween Candy By State, Mapped

Want to be the house everyone loves on Halloween? Hand out these popular candies.

You can do something good with unwanted Halloween candy this year.

Cash for Candy Will Pay You for Halloween Leftovers—and Then Send Them to Troops

Even candy corn.

Blowing gray bubbles just wouldn’t feel as fun.

Why Is Bubblegum Pink?

We uncover why bubblegum is traditionally pink—and also explore what flavor bubblegum even is.

How Did Jelly Beans Become an Easter Candy?

Jelly beans are a staple of Easter baskets, but how did they get there?

Fun fact? Those eyes are virtually indestructible.

16 Sweet Facts About Peeps

Whether you love or hate this Easter candy, there’s no denying that marshmallow Peeps are an iconic part of the holiday.

6 Easter Traditions From Around the World

When it comes to Easter, the feast dishes, public celebrations, and even the candy often vary depending on where you live.

What’s the Right Way to Eat a Chocolate Easter Bunny?

Is there a right way to eat a chocolate Easter bunny? For candy enthusiasts, there’s a clear favorite among the many ways to devour one.

Chocolate bunnies have an unexpected origin.

Why Do We Eat Chocolate Bunnies at Easter?

As far as holidays go, Easter is second only to Halloween in American candy sales—that’s a lot of chocolate bunnies.

No Baking Is Required to Make This 5-Ingredient Peppermint Fudge

Make a decadent chocolate dessert tonight without turning on your oven.

We hope your valentine doesn't give you a 'what-ever' heart.

A Brief History of the Conversation Heart

Valentine's Day means chalky candy hearts with a lot to say. But what's the history behind these very loud little candies?

‘Very Bad Lies’: When Kids Believed Bubble Yum’s Secret Ingredient Was Spider Eggs

Did Bubble Yum gum really contain spider eggs? Learn about the schoolyard urban legend that threatened the success of this popular chewing gum back in the 1970s.

Put your eye for picking out gifts to the test.

Spot the Hidden Gift in This Valentine’s Day Brainteaser

Can you find the surprise Valentine’s Day gift in under 2 minutes?

Cupcakes are older than you might think.

The Origins of 10 Tasty Treats

Whether you’re wild about whoopie pie, can’t get enough cotton candy, or simply want s’more s’mores, finding out more about the origins of these tasty treats is pretty sweet.

A bouquet of red roses probably isn't your best purchase come February.

What to Buy In February—Plus What You Should Probably Skip

Shopping for the best bargains in February? From TVs to Presidents Day sales, here’s what to buy—and what to avoid—this month.

RIP: Fruit Stripe Gum Is Being Discontinued After More Than 50 Years

In a blow to lovers of gum with shockingly short flavor bursts, Fruit Stripe is set to bite the dust.

Witness the Mesmerizing Process of Making Hard Candy

Lofty Pursuit's Wonka-inspired candies taste like corn, ham, and blueberry pie.

Hershey Kisses Christmas Commercial 2021

7 Classic Christmas Commercials Guaranteed to Fuel Your Holiday Nostalgia

Hershey's Kisses’s “Christmas Bells” is one of the longest-running Christmas commercials.

The UK Is Drowning in Fake Wonka Bars

The bootleg chocolate bars are prompting health and safety concerns.

Recreate Buddy the Elf’s Iconic Breakfast Spaghetti With This Meal Kit

Buddy the Elf tops his spaghetti with syrup, marshmallows, and Pop-Tarts. You can, too.

Christmas is coming earlier and earlier.

Christmas Creep: Why Holiday Candy Is Already Everywhere

'Christmas creep' is getting stronger, with chocolate Santas popping up the second Halloween wraps. Here's why.