View slideshowThe dark, almost moonless night of October 31 is fast approaching, and as you feverishly attempt to find costumes, masks, wigs, stage makeup, and props, we thought we'd save you time by pinpointing this season's coolest chocolates and candies.
Halloween is traditionally a commercial candy holiday, and we wouldn't be caught dead without a good mix of new twists on drug-store favorites and hauntingly high-end bites. Like M&M's? Try new picture M&M's printed with Junior's most terrifying scowl. More of a jellybean fan? Tear into a box of freakishly flavored beans sure to bring out your inner daredevil. Feeling crafty? Assemble and decorate your very own haunted house. Among the macabre morsels gathered in this year's slideshow are miniature brownie beasts, ears of sweet caramel corn, cringe-worthy garlic mints, all-natural lollipops, gourmet pet treats, and bone-chillingly realistic chocolate skulls.
Whether you are throwing a party and need help scaring up the scene, or simply picking a personality and selecting your snacks of choice to bestow upon little monsters at your doorstep, our selection of devilishly unexpected loot will have you prepared to bewitch and bedazzle all who come knocking.
Photos by Steven Torres
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