October is just around the corner, so every shelf in the grocery store is stocked high with bags of candy varying from chocolate to fruity. Pay close attention the next time as you may notice a common theme with the variant and selection of chocolate candies. No shame but some candies seem to steal the show. Reese’s, Kit Kat, Snickers, and Twix are always the ones to be taken over, but what about the candies sitting at the bottom of your Halloween bucket? These are the most underrated chocolate candies you might want to check out.
Nestle 100 Grand Bar
The name may sound unappealing for how good this chocolate bar actually is. Released by Nestle in 1964, as the $100,000 Bar, later renamed to 100 Grand in the 1980s, this bar combines a chewy caramel texture with a load of crispy puffed rice all in a rich sweet milk chocolate bar, giving you multiple textures in one bite. If you like chocolate, caramel, and a little crunch to your candy, 100 Grand is the best option for you and somehow this candy is the last to get picked.
Reese’s Take 5
Peanut butter, pretzels, peanuts, chocolate, and caramel, all in one bar. The combination of sweet and salty really just captures it all in one. Even better, Reese’s makes it, which may be your next pick over a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup. If you like chocolate covered pretzels, this one might be your new favorite candy bar, and is in your new candy rotation.
Hershey’s Krackel
Invented in 1922, Krackel may be simple, but it is delicious. It has the same texture with crispy rice like a Nestle Crunch Bar, but it is just not the same. If you like a lighter chocolate bar over something more heavy, such as peanut butter and pretzels, a Krackel is worth trying.
Charleston Chew
Charleston Chew is just how it sounds — chewy. If you like something chewy but in a chocolate bar, this might be your next best friend. It has a chocolate-covered nougat center and has a texture that is so unique in the chocolate bar family.
Rolo
Carmel and chocolate — as simple as it may sound, your mouth and taste buds will thank you later. Each piece, a small cylinder-like shape, combines a smooth caramel with milk chocolate, making it a great option not only to just pop in your mouth, but also pairing it with pretzels or apples, making it a yummy and delicious snack.
Milk Duds
If you are a caramel and chocolate lover, do not miss grabbing from your candy bowl. The only problem? You may catch yourself chewing for long, committing a workout for your jaw, but somehow your hand goes back in for seconds. Chocolate and caramel is simple but iconic, proving that you do not need anything too specific or fancy for your satisfaction.
Whoppers
Whoppers are definitely a controversial candy. You either love or hate this candy. When you take a bite into it, you may be expecting a different texture and taste. Personally, the crunch of the ball is what makes the Whopper so unique. They come in a pack of three, something different from everything else, making them stand out and hard to miss.
Almond Joy
Your parents were probably pushing you to eat this when you were little because it was the “healthiest” of all candies. Coconut is very unique and specific, and you will be asked to trade something for it on Halloween. If you like coconut, chocolate, and almonds, you might like this one
Nestle Crunch Bar
A Crunch Bar, as thin and simple as it is, is exactly why it needs more appreciation. It includes milk chocolate with crispy rice. Sometimes you don’t need caramel, peanut butter, nougat, and five other ingredients to make a good candy bar. It may not be the most exciting and eye-catching candy in the bowl, but the crunch makes it better than plain chocolate.
Heath Bar
Perfect for those that like toffee and think toffee needs more recognition. A bar that is chocolate covered toffee has a texture that is completely different from softer chocolate bars. It is sweet, buttery, and crunchy all in one. Your dentist will be concerned about your teeth but it is really yummy and delicious.