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The Sneaky Truth Inside the Costco Halloween Candy Bag
Updated Oct. 21, 2022
If you haven’t already, it’s time to jump on the Halloween candy train. Every store you can think of probably has shelves and shelves of the sweet stuff just waiting for you to pick out the perfect bag for your trick-or-treaters—and there are so many delicious new candies to choose from this year. While some might vouch for the fruity Starburst and Skittles, chocolate always manages to reign supreme during the spooky season.
But the Costco 150-piece Halloween candy bag hails above all else when it comes to you chocolate connoisseurs out there. What’s the most exciting part, you ask? Searching through all the goodies inside.
What’s In Costco’s Halloween Candy Bag?
Each bag includes a mix of Snickers, 100 Grand, Peanut M&M’s, York Peppermint Patties, Twix, M&M’s, Almond Joy, Kit Kat, Milky Way and Reese’s.
Reddit user @margosmango took it upon themselves to count out each and every candy from their Costco Halloween bag this year. According to a comment they made further down the post, “As per Halloween tradition, I headed to my local Costco in Queens to pick up this Kirkland Signature bag of 150 pieces of chocolate for $18.49. Here’s how 149 pieces were distributed (my boyfriend ate one 100 Grand before I sorted.)”
There Were Some Surprises
Here was the official tally of candy:
- Snickers (28)
- 100 Grand (24)
- Peanut M&M’s (22)
- York Patties (15)
- Twix (13)
- M&M’s (12)
- Almond Joy (11)
- Kit Kats (10)
- Milky Way (9)
- Reese’s (5)
One of the highest points of contention was the ratio of Snickers to Reese’s. As we learned from our map of the most popular candy in every state, Reese’s is hands down the most popular candy across the board. Many were outraged that the bag featured such a small amount of the beloved candy. On the flip side, others pointed out that there were far too many Snickers included. I must personally disagree—Snickers wouldn’t last long at all in my house.
While others pointed out the inequalities between the amounts of different candies, we still think 150 pieces for $18.49 is a total steal. It’s time we let everyone know about this incredible chocolate Costco secret.
Try These Homemade Halloween Treats
Jack-o’-Lantern Cream PuffsThese jack-o'-lanterns may look spooky on the outside, but inside is a creamy, sweet treat. The classic flavor of pumpkin pie spice will have all your ghosts and goblins screaming for more!
Karalee Helminak, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Witches’ BroomsPair these edible mini brooms with Witches’ Brew for a spellbinding combination. The only ingredients you need here are pretzel rods and licorice. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Candy Corn CookiesGet a head start on these buttery cookies by shaping and chilling the homemade dough ahead of time. When you're ready, just slice and bake this Halloween dessert. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Candy ApplesWelcome fall by whipping up this simple, classic candy apple recipe.
Tombstone TreatsMy brother loves Rice Krispies squares, and my mom loves sugar cookies. I came up with a cute Halloween dessert they'd both like.
Spider CookiesThe star of any Halloween party, this easy seven-ingredient recipe combines creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate to make some of the most adorable spider cookies you've ever seen!
Cake EyeballsCustomize these cake balls to your liking with the flavors of your choice. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Jack-o’-Lantern CakeI pieced two fluted tube pan cakes together to make this gap-toothed grinner that will make the best-ever centerpiece at your Halloween party. —Julianne Johnson, Grove City, Minnesota
Candy Corn Pudding PopsBring on the fall fun with these easy-peasy Halloween desserts. A few drops of food coloring make each pop look just like candy corn, but feel free to switch up the colors to match your event. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Spiced Chocolate TrufflesI make truffles for family events and gift-giving. Someone once asked me to add pumpkin spice, and now my recipe is legendary. —Gerry Cofta, Milwaukee, WI
Spooky Gelatin Bubble CupcakesIt's so much fun to make these Halloween desserts! Bubbles can be made weeks ahead. Turn them into orange pumpkins, multi-colored balloons -- whatever! —Sarah Farmer, Taste of Home Culinary Director
Witches’ FingersYou don't need a cauldron to conjure these frightening fingers. They're a sweet-and-salty treat that's spooky easy to make. —Beth Tomkiw, Chief Content Officer, Taste of Home
Meringue BonesThis unique treatment for meringue travels well, too! You will certainly get requests for the recipe, and folks will be surprised at how simple it is! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Jack-o’-Lantern PiePumpkin pie does not have to be difficult to make. This recipe has wonderful maple flavor and is sure to be a hit at your fall get-togethers. —Marty Rummel, Trout Lake, Washington
Day of the Dead CookiesI love making this intricate Halloween dessert. Using candies, food coloring and a wild imagination, try your hand at this Day of the Dead cookie decoration. —Kristine Fossmeyer, Huntley, Illinois
Brownie Haunted HouseYou don’t have to worry about getting this spooky Halloween dessert to stand upright. These fudgy brownies are the perfect canvas for creating a silly haunted house. Trick-or-treaters beware! —Sarah Farmer, Greenfield, Wisconsin
Brownie SpidersI'm absolutely petrified of real spiders. But I can make an exception for these cute ones made from chocolate. They make perfect Halloween treats. —Ali Ebright, Kansas City, Missouri
Kiss from a Vampire CookiesRaspberry jam eerily oozes from these soft butter cookies. One bite, and you'll have a hard time stopping! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ghosts in the Graveyard CakeThis spooky cake is easy to make and fun to decorate. To save time, bake and freeze the brownies weeks in advance, then thaw at room temperature overnight before decorating.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Scary Hairy Caramel ApplesThis is a cute and tasty version of a caramel apple. It's a perfect Halloween dessert. —Sally Sibthorpe, Shelby Township, Michigan
Crazy Halloween BlondiesI have a real sweet tooth, so Halloween is my favorite holiday. I came up with these bars for my kids, but I think I like them even more than they do! —Nancy Heishman, Las Vegas, Nevada
Halloween Monster CookiesDon't be surprised if all the monsters come out of hiding when you assemble this fun and easy Halloween dessert. My kids and I made them for their classroom Halloween party one year. Their classmates loved them, and it's now a tradition to make them every year. —Dina Crowell, Fredericksburg, Virginia
Ghost Shortbread CookiesPac-Man was my favorite video game when I was growing up. For a party, I decided to get creative and shape my go-to sugar cookies into the ghosts from the game. —Jamie S, Regina, Saskatchewan
Bones & BloodLike a zombie, you'll be desperate for more of these bone-shaped cookies and dip. Fight nicely over them—no biting! —Taste of Home Food Styling Team
Brainy CakeMy Godson and I made this Halloween dessert after fun day at the science museum. We've made it several times now, and we get a kick out of experimenting with the frosting colors. —Faith Cromwell, San Francisco, California
Mummy BrowniesThe grave couldn't hold these mummified treats for long! Watch these fudgy brownies pull a disappearing act at your Halloween get-together. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Halloween Sugar CookiesHalloween sugar cookies are a fun (and delicious!) way to get into the spooky spirit. From cats and bats to witches' hats, there are so many great Halloween cutouts to bake and decorate.
Martian MarshmallowsIf you have any leftovers of this Halloween dessert, wrap them in cellophane and hand them out as favors. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan
Cemetery CakeUnderneath tasty tombstones, ghosts, pumpkins, worms and soil that make this dessert a conversation piece, you'll find a delectable chocolate cake made from scratch in a few simple steps. It's a recipe I use year-round with different frostings. —Vicki Schlechter, Davis, California
Halloween Chocolate Cookie PopsOur children look forward to making these cute cookies each year. They've become experts at making silly faces with little candies.
Ghostly Cupcake ConesTop peanut buttery cupcakes with your favorite frosting and spirited faces to make these frightfully ghostly treats. They’ll vanish into thin air before you know it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Originally Published: October 21, 2022
