The Best Candy to Buy at Dollar Tree, According to Fans

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Dollar Tree is a haven for some of the best deals on things like greeting cards and party supplies this side of Trader Joe's.

Unlike Trader Joe's, Dollar Tree doesn't have branded specialty treats like peanut butter cups. However, the spot sells the "real things" at prices lower than grocery stores and movie theaters.

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Yes, it was four years ago, but head to your local Dollar Tree or peep the website, and you'll see there are still options aplenty, including Good & Plenty. What's so good about Dollar Tree candy, and which options should you place in your cart? We scoured online reviews to find the best candy at Dollar Tree.

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What's Great About Dollar Tree Candy

Look at the Dollar Tree website, and you'll find chocolate goodness like M&Ms and Milky Way, as well as fruity options like Sour Patch Kids and strawberry Twizzlers. Whatever you're craving, you'll find it here.

Speaking of craving: Bargain-hunters, consider the Dollar Tree candy aisle a taste of heaven. While not $1, you can get "theater box" candies (ranging from about 4 ounces to 6 ounces) for just $1.25. You're not getting that deal at an actual theater.

But you don't have to stop at one box. You can stock up by buying cases of 24 regular-size candies or 12 theater-box candies. It's a massive win for people who want to stuff the best stockings or be considered the coolest house on the block for Halloween (or enjoy all the candy themselves—self-care is not selfish).

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The 15 Best Dollar Tree Candies

Haribo Starmix

"Never boring," a Redditor declared of the Haribo Starmix in a recent thread. Indeed, the multi-colored gummy candies come in flavors like goldbears, twin snakes, happy cola, happy cherrie and gummi rings.

Turtle Original Pecan Nut Clusters

In a sea of Hershey's chocolates, Demet's Turtles Original Pecan Nut Clusters are a hidden gem. Reviewers on the Dollar Tree website admit to buying "nine at a time" (Life hack: You can buy two dozen). It's worth it. The combination of caramel, pecans and chocolate is truly divine.

Peanut M&M's

They do exist at under $1.50 price tags! Fans love this classic candy because it's "not too sweet" and satisfies crunchy carvings. A 1.74-ounce Peanut M&M's pack is $1.25 at Dollar Tree, which is probably less than what the vending machines are charging in this economy.

Milky Way

Snag a six-count of fun-size Milky Ways or a full 1.84-ounce bar for $1.25. Reviewers rave that the creamy, gooey, smooth milk chocolate bar is the perfect movie-night companion. "Insanely delicious bar," one fan declared. Pro tip: "They’re the best when cold from the refrigerator," a reviewer suggested.

Mike and Ike Original Fruits Chewy Candies

Mike & Ike offers a refreshing departure from rich chocolate options, giving the sweet tooth an alternative way to satisfy candy cravings. Original fruit flavors make for a classic and nostalgic treat. You'll find old friends like cherry, lemon, lime, orange and strawberry inside. "This Dollar Tree Candy Product has really made my days a lot sweeter," said one reviewer, who also noted the sweet price ($1.25 for a 5-ounce box).

Hersey's Milk Chocolate Packages

Perfect for s'mores season, or any season, Dollar Tree sells 2.25-ounce bags with five fun-size Hershey's Milk Chocolate bars. Having multiple chocolate bars in one bag is perfect for sharing, but, as one reviewer said, "Why would you want to?"

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Baby Ruth 

This candy bar may conjure up thoughts of the great baseball player Babe Ruth, which may be why some research shows fans of the candy are more likely to watch baseball. However, it actually first hit the shelves in 1920 and was named for Grover Cleveland's late daughter, Ruth Cleveland. In 2023, people still find the peanuts and caramel (not cracker jacks) a home run. At Dollar Tree, fans rave that the low price tag is a total W (and sure beats vending machines).

Sour Patch Kids

A 3.5-ounce box of Sour Patch Kids boasts 3.5 servings and only costs $1.25 at Dollar Tree. Fans love snagging a box (or three!) of the sour-then-surprisingly sweet (and oddly cute) candies for family movie nights. Depending on the time of year, shoppers can also find holiday-themed boxes, coal, grape, chewy watermelon and more.

Mamba Fruit Chews

Another underrated option found at the Dollar Tree, Mamba Fruit Chews fly under the radar. Mike & Ike and Starburst get much of the hype in the fruit-chew department, but these wrapped goodies—which come in strawberry, orange, cherry, lemon and raspberry—are bold, juicy, bursting with flavor and available on the cheap in 3.52-ounce bags at Dollar Tree.

Jolly Rancher Gummies

Hard Jolly Ranchers are a classic choice, but fans rave the Jolly Rancher gummies are "elite." The soft, chewy candies come in familiar flavors, like green apple, blue raspberry, cherry and watermelon. At Dollar Tree, shoppers can buy 'em by the dozen in 3.4-ounce bags at $1.25 apiece.

Twizzlers

Twizzlers were a popular pick in a recent Reddit thread. Dollar Tree has numerous options to get tastebuds into a good kind of twist— from cherry to pull-and-peel. The strawberry Twizzlers, available in 5-ounce packs, are typically in stock and fans adore the "flavor and texture." Reviewers love grabbing the large bags for movie nights and love that they can get the real-deal classic candy for "so cheap" ($1.25).

The Original Lemonhead Lemon Candies

Pucker up! Some Redditors say Original Lemonhead Lemon Candies are "easily their favorites." They're a challenge to find in stores these days, which has fans feeling rather sour. Good news: The sour, citrusy candies are one of the options Dollar Tree offers in a 5-ounce theater box size.

Swedish Fish

There are plenty of Swedish Fish options in the Dollar Tree candy aisle—from gum to tropical. However, the original continues to serve up a heaping helping of nostalgia, with reviewers noting they've loved the candy in its original lingonberry flavor since they were kids.

Good & Plenty Licorice Candies

Six-ounce boxes of Good & Plenty for $1.25 make this one of Dollar Tree's sweetest deals. They're sweet and licorice-y and a classic candy choice.

Nerds Candy Gummy Clusters

Nerds are classic in hard-candy form. They may look small, but the tiny pieces of candy are bursting with flavors like strawberry, grape and orange. However, gummy fans rejoice in the delight of Nerds Candy Gummy Clusters. The chewy texture is different. The tangy-sweet flavors are classic—strawberry, grape, orange and lemonade. Each 3-ounce bag has three servings but costs less than a regular-sized box of Nerds elsewhere ($1.25).

Prices are accurate and items in stock at time of publishing.

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