The Candy Awards

OK, now on to the topic Ben suggested: greatest candies of all time. This will surely be a highly controversial subject, as BA is regarded as an expert in the field of candy consumption. But I am a fearless blogger and I shall offer my opinions without apologies:

BEST CANDY OF-THE-MOMENT: Snicker's Crunch
I have fallen in love with this bar, as the unique crunchy texture is irresistible. It's not as tough as Nutrageous and not as caramelly as regular Snickers- perfect. I could eat five or six of these things in one sitting. It's the hottest thing on the shelves.

BEST HARD CANDY: Green Apple Jolly Ranchers
I normally find hard candies to be too sweet- candy makers too often focus exclusively on sugar while neglecting flavor. But the green jollies are the exception to the rule. Jolly Ranchers were a staple of my 5th and 6th grade life and hold a special place in my heart.

BEST MOVIE THEATER CANDY: Junior Mints
The way they rattle in the box, the fact that they're easily share-able and the burst of flavor in each piece make these the perfect movie companion.

BEST CANDY THAT ISN'T EXACTLY A CANDY: Yogurt-covered pretzels
As a kid I had always seen these in grocery store bins and thought they looked to weird to try. But after they started packaging them as "Flipz" and someone offered them to me for the first time, I fell in love.

BEST CANDY THAT REQUIRES A SMALL AMOUNT OF SUFFERING: Sour Gummy Worms
I am very sensitive to sour flavors, as my mouth ties up in a knot whenever I eat these things. But these babies are so chewy and flavorful they are well worth the oral aggravation.

BEST CANDY THAT'S NO LONGER ON THE SHELVES: Hershey's Cookies 'n Mint
Why oh why was this delicious chocolate bar mercilessly yanked from shelves? They used to be all over the place but nowadays you'd have to organize a search party to find one.

MOST UNDERRATED CANDY: Peanut Butter M&Ms
They are overshadowed both by Reese's Pieces and the more accessible Peanut M&Ms, but the PB version is the true gem. The pieces are bigger and creamier than Reese's Pieces and I wish you could find these things in vending machines. Besides, Reese's best work comes in the form of...

THE BEST CANDY OF ALL TIME: Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Oh, how to describe the joy of cramming a whole one of these in your mouth. These things were pure gold on Halloween- the night's haul could be accurately gauged by how many Cups were in your bag. The mini versions are also highly addictive. Damn, now I'm craving one right now.