13 best Halloween sweets for children

This hand-moulded milk chocolate toad will be a showstopper at any Halloween party. Not only is it creepy, but it would feel at home in any fairy tale book in your children’s collection. Although it’s pretty expensive, this chocolate toad is incredibly rare and worth splurging out on if you’re going big with the haunted house decorations.

Derek, a reviewer said: "The most perfect toad you ever saw. Upon opening this wonderful delight, your eyes feast upon an exact rendition of a gorgeous little toad, the only missing is his croak. It seems wrong to eat such a work of art, yet the first taste will propel you into further realms of delight as you taste the most sumptuous chocolate. This is a gift that will delight, will be discussed, will elicit wonder, and will be remembered."

Any little boy or girl who is obsessed with Percy Pigs needs to try the delicious Percy Pig Gets Spooky Fruit Flavoured Gums. Kids will recognise the classic Percy Pig shape but will be blown away by the fangtastic Halloween twist. We're obsessed with the fact it contains real fruit juice and no artificial colours or flavourings.

One taste tester said: "These packs contain classic pink Percy's, as well as orange and green ones. They're all tasty, but the green ones are especially so. They're a fun treat for Halloween."

Another reviewer said: "Three different colours which were each different flavours. They were very, very tasty."

Nothing says Halloween trick or treating quite like a miniature bag of Haribo. We love that this super pack can be shared at parties, monitored for portion control, or just eaten as a snack on the go. Although not Halloween-themed, these tasty sweets are an All Hallows' Eve evening staple.

A parent said: "Nothing different about the sweets, same Haribo as everywhere else. These are really good value, however, excellent for party bags and Halloween."

Another person said: "Brilliant value for money and you can’t really complain about Haribo, everyone loves them and there was more than enough for everyone and then some leftovers as well."

Are you looking for sweets to use in a Halloween goody bag or to give out to trick and treaters? We love that this multi-pack includes fun-size bars of Snickers, Mars, Bounty, Twix and Milky Way.

A happy customer said: "I purchased these a few times now, very pleased with them, they are great for my 4 granddaughter's, nice selection of major brands in fun size bars. They are supposed to be for the kids, but I find it extremely difficult to not eat them. The price is good for the amount you get, 71 bars in total. I would recommend these to anybody."

After the initial shock of opening a box of giant spiders, gummy monsters and jelly-filled bloody eyes, children will love tucking into their Halloween buffet of pick 'n' mix. Parents won't be able to resist them either...

A reviewer said: "Love, love, love these yummy sweets. Beautifully packaged and so cute. I bought the small box for Halloween and it was just as pictured. All of the sweets were delicious - they didn't last long! I would definitely recommend. Thank you "

Who doesn't love Haribo? These treats are too good for trick-or-treaters, put them into bowls for kids and adults to pick at during a Halloween party, or you can snack on them while watching family-friendly spooky films.

Pros: Good value for money
Cons: So good that your little monsters will want more than just the share bag

A reviewer said: "The spooky design is perfect for the scary holidays. Not too sour, not too sweet this bag of share bags qualifies as something nice to eat. Big and little kids alike will love them. Just a shame they're limited edition."

Go all out this Halloween and throw a themed event to remember. Whether it's a Harry Potter-inspired gathering, a Greek mythology party or an afternoon filled with activities straight from The Jungle Book, these giant snakes will be a hit with kids.

A reviewer said: "I have had these before, and they are as expected. I get them for Harry Potter-themed parties as Ron eats a giant gummy snake when Harry buys the whole trolley of sweets on the Hogwarts express."

Another reviewer said: "These delicious gummy giant yellow belly snakes are a real throwback to childhood memories of sweets for a special occasion. Fruity flavours, big soft and chewy, they are my Achilles heel, I used to aim straight for them in the Pick ‘n Mix stand until I discovered."

These guilt-free tangy worms will wiggle their way into your Halloween spread, whether you like it or not. As well as being plant-based and gluten-free, we love that these sweets are made with real fruit juices. Recommend using these in a mysterious tasting game - the little ones will love it.

One reviewer said: "Great texture for a vegan jelly/ gummy sweet as often find them quite dense but these are nice. flavour is good too not too sour but still actually sour not just sugar coated and claiming to be sour."

Did you know that jack-o'-lanterns were originally carved out to scare away evil spirits? Today, this activity is often seen as a fun seasonal thing to do with your children. When you're carving spooky faces, treat your mini horrors to their very own edible Yumpkin from Hotel Chocolat.

One parent reviewer said: "Absolutely so cute. I tried to purchase these last year for my 3 children but were all sold out. So glad I had the opportunity to grab them this year and I'm so pleased with them."

Another reviewer said: "I had organised a Halloween party for family, I had ordered the chocolates as surprises for party games. Everyone loved them!"

There's no question as to whether or not this personalised Halloween chocolate board is a trick or treat. If you're looking for something extra special for your mini beasts, this is the perfect gift. As well as adding their name and a message from you, you can choose whether it comes with chocolate or without so you can add it yourself when it arrives.

A reviewer said: "Absolutely stunning, I was thrilled with the end result, it was given to a nursery teacher who is just outstanding in my eyes. My child has now left the nursery so I wanted the gift to be special. This was everything and so much more. Thank you"

A tub of Swizzels Sweet Shop Favourites is a classic for Halloween. Featuring Drumsticks, Love Hearts, Parma Violets and Refreshers, these will be a hit with you and your kids as well as any trick or treaters.

A reviewer said: "Swizzles have some of Britain’s most iconic sweets. Love Hearts, Drumstick, Double Lollies and Lemon Refresher Chews. This has those and more Fruity Pop lollies, Fizzers, Squishies and Parma Violets. Plus, the tub can be reused."

Does your child have some dietary requirements? Make sure they join in the fun with spooky chocolate from Moo Free; they are dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free and registered vegan. Inside, you'll find that the chocolate square has been moulded in the shape of some eerie characters - expect to see a ghost, pumpkin, witch or even a bat.

One reviewer said: "My child doesn't have any allergies or food sensitivities. I bought the chocolate bar because of the cute wrapper. I was disappointed when I read that the bar was gluten and dairy free, as generally this means sacrificing taste. Wrong! The chocolate bar tastes great, and without the dairy, I don't have to deal with messy, chocolate covered toddler hands! Will buy again."