“I would say Pixie Stix, because of the pure sugar rush.”

— Laura Moriarty, writer, Lawrence

“Dark chocolate anything. I don't like things that are too sweet, and it's good for you compared to other candies.”

— Jim Jarvis, retired teacher, Kansas City, Mo.

“Snickers bars. I like chocolate and peanuts, so it's perfect. I'm a pretty picky eater when it comes to candy.”

— Anna Pham, server, Mission

“Candy corn. I'm a traditional type of guy, so I definitely have to go with the candy corn.”

— Majid Hasan, Kansas University senior, Lawrence