Halloween will likely be right here before you assume. Earlier than trick-or-treaters are in your doorstep and you must rush out for a restock, we requested Critical Eats staffers what, of their opinions, was the most effective Halloween sweet that you could purchase on-line. Naturally, the staff was very captivated with recommending treats, from nostalgic classics to fashionable takes on candies we all know and love. This yr’s sweet haul consists of Shaq A Licious XL Bitter Gummies, Tony’s Chocolonely assorted minis, Theo peanut butter cups, and extra.

Editor-Liked Halloween Sweet, at a Look:

Shaq A Licious XL Bitter Gummies

I like gummies. I can simply eat a complete bag of Bitter Patch Children, Dealer Joe’s Bitter Scandinavian Swimmers, or Swedish Fish, a lot to the chagrin of my intestine micro organism. And lately I’ve discovered a brand new favourite bitter gummy, peddled by none apart from Shaquille O’Neil. They’re referred to as Shaq-a-Licious XL Gummies, and if that does not hook you, I do not know what is going to. It is a medley of inexperienced watermelon-shaped shamrocks, berry cacti, and pineapple-flavored diesel engines (at the least, I believe that is what they’re)—all nods to Shaq’s storied NBA profession. They’re the proper gummy texture (not too chewy, nor too mushy) and pack the proper pucker-worthy sourness. I might say I might give these out for Halloween, however I in all probability will simply eat them myself, sorry kiddos. — Grace Kelly, commerce editor 

Nerds Sweet

Nerds are an elite sweet. I am going to eat common Nerds proper from the field, however Nerds rope sweet is the second-best iteration, for my part. The chewy rope is totally lined with the tiny, crunchy sugar balls. I am actually munching on one as I kind this. — Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm, affiliate editorial director

Tony’s Chocolonely Assorted Milk Chocolate Items

I like selection and this bag of Tony’s Chocolonely assorted milk chocolate items provides six enjoyable flavors, together with pretzel toffee (my favourite), honey almond nougat, caramel sea salt, and others. I all the time have a bag of those in my pantry nevertheless it’s an additional pleasure to present them away on Halloween. — An Uong, commerce author

Sunmaid Vanilla Yogurt Coated Raisins

Am I going to be the “unhealthy home” on my block this Halloween? Guess so. Extra for me! — Rochelle Bilow, commerce editor

Katjes Salzige Heringe

I haven’t got a giant candy tooth, however cowl a bit of sweet in a mind-bending quantity of salt, and I am in. The true attract of these candies is that no person in my home steals them from me. — Rochelle

Oliver’s Sponge Sweet

Oliver’s is the sweet retailer in my hometown. If you realize something about Western New York, you realize it is residence to sponge sweet, which is type of like an airier honeycomb lined in chocolate. This model from Oliver’s is fantastic. Rising up, the trick-or-treating home to hit belonged to the homeowners of Oliver’s as a result of they gave out their full-size chocolate bars. For those who’re ever close to Buffalo, NY, I extremely advocate stopping by the store. — Riddley

Theo Darkish Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

I like nearly each model of peanut butter cup I’ve ever tried, together with the outdated standby, Reeses, however Theo’s darkish chocolate peanut butter cups are my absolute favourite. As you’d count on from a chocolatier, the precise chocolate is great high quality, however these even have a extremely good peanut butter filling that is creamy, not overly candy, and has simply the correct quantity of salt. — Megan O. Steintrager, affiliate editorial director 

E. Frutti Gummi Sweet Pizza

These tiny little gummy pizzas immediately carry me again to being a child, leaving the library with my little sister, and stopping on the nook retailer throughout the road earlier than strolling residence for lunch throughout the summer time. They’re so cute and so nostalgic! Plus, who does not love meals formed like different meals?  — Amanda Suarez, affiliate visuals director

Sweet Corn Pumpkins

Go forward. Hate all you need, however SOMEONE has to like this timeless right-of-passage Halloween sweet! (I do know our govt editorial director, Tess, agrees with me!) I really choose the sweet pumpkins over the sweet corn as a result of I like how there’s extra floor space for my enamel to sink into. They’re barely waxy and I like them. So go forward and hate all you need, that simply leaves extra for me. — Leah Colins, senior culinary editor

Why We’re the Specialists

• An Uong is a commerce author for Critical Eats and Meals & Wine.
• An’s favourite vacation is Halloween and yearly she hoards her favourite Tony’s Chocolonely minis.