With Halloween creeping up on us, the excitement of grabbing the most coveted candies is reaching an all-time high.

The team at CandyStore.com has unleashed their crunchy, chewy, and zesty findings from a 17-year Halloween candy extravaganza, and it’s interesting what they uncovered!

Would you believe that New York has a serious crush on Sour Patch Kids when it comes to Halloween treats? Forget the classics like Reese's Cups and M&M's - these tangy little mischief-makers have won over New Yorkers' hearts (and taste buds) year after year.

Who would've thought Sour Patch Kids would steal the spotlight as a Halloween must-have? Their sweet and tangy punch has New Yorkers reaching for more, proving that sometimes, a little sour twist is all you need to sweeten the spooky season.

But hold on to your broomsticks, because there's a new candy sheriff in town! M&M's have swooped in to claim the ultimate number one spot nationwide, knocking Reese's Cups off their throne.

Whether you're a die-hard fan of the good ol' classics or you lean towards the wild and wacky like Sour Patch Kids, these top-selling candies unveil the delightful tapestry of candy culture in each state.

As we gear up for the spookiest night of the year, dive into America's top-selling candies and treat yourself to the sweetest delights that capture the spirit of Halloween - if you dare!

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To dig deeper into the top-selling Halloween candies in each state, hop on over to CandyStore.com and join the sweet celebration. Trick or treat, anyone?

SWEET: Here are the most popular Halloween candies

LOOK: How Halloween has changed in the past 100 years

Stacker compiled a list of ways that Halloween has changed over the last 100 years, from how we celebrate it on the day to the costumes we wear trick-or-treating. We’ve included events, inventions, and trends that changed the ways that Halloween was celebrated over time. Many of these traditions were phased out over time. But just like fake blood in a carpet, every bit of Halloween’s history left an impression we can see traces of today.

Gallery Credit: Brit McGinnis