Discover the best and worst Christmas candies of the season

(TNND) — Get ready to jingle all the way to the candy aisle this holiday season!

Whether you’re a fan of peppermint, chocolate, peanut butter, or sour treats, Flavor 365 has you covered with its ranking of the best Christmas candies.

Topping the list is the timeless peppermint candy cane, followed by peppermint bark, Reese’s Peanut Butter Trees, and festive red and green M&M’s. Hershey’s Kisses in their festive foils, Chocolate Santas, Terry’s Chocolate Orange, Ghirardelli Peppermint Squares, Life Savers Storybooks, and a mix of Toffiyay, Quality Street, and Cadbury Heroes round out the top picks.

But wait, there’s more! Regional favorites add a twist to the candy craze. In the Midwest, Andes Crème de Menthe Thins and homemade buckeyes (peanut butter balls dipped in chocolate) are all the rage. The South can’t get enough of pralines, the Northeast loves ribbon candy, and the West Coast is all about gourmet and artisanal chocolates.

However, not all candies are created equal.

A survey of over 7,000 candy enthusiasts by CandyStore.com revealed some gripes about old-fashioned hard candies that are brittle or sticky, as well as artificially flavored chews with strong spices or unpleasant textures.

So, choose wisely and make your holiday season a sweet success.