Ever since Gene Wilder immortalized Roald Dahl's fantastical eponymous character in the 'Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory' film, quirky candy has been a draw for confection lovers everywhere. There's something playful, childish, and freeing about inventing bizarre, interesting or amazing sweets that captivate both kids and adults alike.
That said, though candy is superficially for kids, there are nonetheless certain treats more clearly targeted toward nostalgic adults than children. One would be pretty hard-pressed to find a kid who has any inclination for vegan licorice candies, for example. And many quirky candy options riff on a product that children can't even legally consume: alcohol. Be it carbonated prosecco candies, mulled wine gummies, or homemade spiked suckers, alcoholic candies are the ultimate blend of adult and childish indulgence.
But, then again, there are quirky candy choices that don't easily apply to any age group -- beefy cheese candies are a prime culprit in this category.
28 Quirky Candy Creations

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Caffeinated Nut Chocolates
The 'Coffee Nut' M&Ms is a Crowd-Selected New Peanut Flavor

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Chocolate Candy Pebbles
These Chocolate Beach Stones are an Artisanal Favorite
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Cheesy Wine Candies
Puccho's 'Ajiyui' Series of Japanese Candies Includes a Wine and Cheese Flavor
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Artistic Junk Food Creations
Jacques La Merde's Images Converts Packaged Food into Upscale Meals
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Mascarpone Melon Chocolates
This Unconventional Kit Kat is Hokkaido Melon and Cheese-Flavored
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Gummied Condiment Bottles
This Sriracha Hot Sauce is Transformed from a Liquid to a Solid Candy
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Cotton Candy Churros
This Speciality Pastry Dessert for 626 Night Market is Candy Floss-Flavored
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Carbonated Prosecco Candies
These Sparkling Wine Gummy Bears are Designed as Adult Treats
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Honey-Filled Chocolates
Heavenly Organics' Chocolate Honey Patties Boast Two to Four Ingredients
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Tamarind Pulp Candies
This Mexican Candy by de la Rosa Has a Sweet and Spicy Flavor
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Street Food-Inspired Candies
The Vero Elotes Lollipop Candy is Inspired by the Mexican Street Food
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Carrot Cake-Flavored Chocolates
This Iconic Candy Now Comes in a Special Easter Flavor
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Disguised Dessert Sushi
These Bento Box Sushi Pieces are Made out of Sweet Cake Pop Flavors
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Homemade Spiked Suckers
This DIY Lollipops are Alcoholic and Have a Pretty Marbled Appearance
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Planetary Lollipop Treats
These Space-Inspired Lollipops are Designed to Look Like Planets
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Spicy Chocolate Wedges
These Spicy Sweets are Infused with Real Tabasco Sauce
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Healthy Chocolate Egg Treats
These Wholesome Reese's Peanut Butter Balls are Homemade
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Edible Sea Glass
Andie's Specialty Shop Creates Colorful Glass Replicas Out of Candy
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Candied Bacon Lollipos
This Savory Lollipop Flavor is Comprised of a Fried Meat Centre
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Beefy Cheese Candies
Micarna's Meat and Cheese Candies Boast a Savory Flavor
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Edible Elephant Pops
These Festive Cake Pops are Shaped Like Whimsical Circus Animals
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Vegan Licorice Candies
These Natural Licorice Candies Come in a Variety of Different Flavors
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Juiced Citrus Marshmallows
These Homemade Candies are Infused with Fresh Blood Orange Flavor
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Marshmallow-Filled Candy Bars
Dylan's Easter Chocolate Bar Includes Creamy Marshmallow Fluff
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Cake-Flavored Candy Bars
These Chocolate Candy Bars Take Inspiration from Dessert Flavors
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Mulled Wine Candies
This Unique Candy Flavor Reminds of Brewed Red Wine and Winter Spices
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Spicy Lemon Candies
The Pica Limon Hot Powder Candy Focuses on Being Sweet and Spicy
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Cake-Inspired Caramels
This Flavored Caramel from Liddabit Sweets Tastes Like Carrot Cake
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Gaming-Themed Gummy Candies
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Kid-Friendly Functional Chocolates
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Easter Treat Ranges
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Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites
SLICE x Chupa Chups Slice Balls Feature Nostalgic Gooey Centers
Candy Bowl Costumes
Reese's and Kit Kat Created the Trick-or-Treatable Costume
Breakfast-Themed Gummy Candies
Trader Joe's Just Added Bacon & Eggs Shaped Sweet Gummy Candies
Coffin-Shaped Ice Cream Tubs
The Alchemist by JDO Satisfies Consumers' Desire for the Unexpected
Protein-Packed Candies
Protein Candy Debuted the World's First "Super Candy"
Snack-Sized Candy Bars
Trader Joe's New Teensy Candy Bars are Perfect for Snacking
Indulgent Snack Cake Collections
Wonder’s New Snack Line Offers a Modern Twist on Nostalgic Treats
Cocoa-Free Candy Tablets
Fazer’s Taste the Future Tablets Replace Cocoa with Rye and Oats
Candy-Scented Squish Toys
These New Squishi Products Were Created with Mondelēz International
Frozen Candy Bar Confections
These Candy Bar Ice Cream Products Come in Three Flavors
Gummy Candy-Inspired Eyewear
Gentle Monster Presents its Sweet New Jelly Collection
Edible Adventure Game Sets
'Gummyquest' Transforms Tabletop Gaming Pieces into Gummy Candies
Veggie-Shaped Gummy Candies
These Peas & Carrots Sour Gummy Candies are Naturally Colored
Halloween-Inspired Snacks
Mars Has Released Its Halloween Lineup, Which Includes Seven Products
Artisanal Tajin Candies
Chaotic Sweetz Remixes Skittles with a Traditional Mexican Seasoning
Adult-Targeted Easter Treats
These Ferrero Rocher and Kinder Easter Products are Here for 2025
Collaborative Candy-Flavored Drink Mixes
The Candy Shop Cocoa Has Hershey-Inspired Flavors
Reimagined Nostalgic Treats
UNREAL Offers Indulgent Snacks with Simplified Ingredients
Oversized Textural Candy Products
Skittles Giants Gooey Have a Soft Filling Inside a Crunchy Shell
Adult-Targeted Easter Treats
These Seasonal Easter Products Come in Baileys and Guinness Options
Nostalgic Sour Candy Products
IT'SUGAR Retro Sours are Inspired by a Discontinued Sour Candy
Cartoon-Themed Soft Drinks
Candy Can Unveils its Banana Candy Flavor, Inspired by Despicable Me 4
Whimsical Candy Suites
Haribo's Treat Retreat Immerses All Ages in a Whimsically Joyful Experience
Toy-Themed Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly and Mattel Partnered on Two Toy-Inspired Products
Superhero Chocolate Products
Kinder, DC and Funko Collaborated on Limited Edition Products
Crunchy Gummy Clusters
Rotten's Gummy Cruncheez Deliver Unconventional Flavor & Texture
Halloween-Only Candy Bar Varieties
These New Hershey's Halloween Treats are Arriving for 2024
Freeze-Dried Brittle Snacks
Andersen's Crazy Candy Peanut Brittle is Light, Airy and Crunchy
Sweet-and-Salty Costumes
Spirit Halloween Debuted Auntie Anne's and Cinnabon Costumes
Movie Night Treat Buckets
The CandyRific Christmas Movie Night Snack Kits Have Haribo Candy
Digital Candy Commercials
HI-CHEW Presents its Vibrant and Whimsical 'Worlds of Flavor'
Plant-Based Low-Sugar Candies
Wild Thingz Candy is Organic and Free From Artificial Ingredients
Dual-Texture Mini Mint Candies
Tic Tac Chewy Comes in Fruity and Sour Varieties
Glittery Pickle Snacks
Gen Z is Making "Glickles" by Adding Edible Glitter to Pickle Jars
Low-Sugar Easter Gummies
SmartSweets' Dropped Limited-Edition Low-Sugar Easter Candies
Candy-Covered Gummy Bites
These Kool-Aid Gummy Bites Offer a New Take on a Classic
Flavorful Freeze-Dried Candy Lines
Mellow Fellow Recently Announced the Launch of Mellow Munchies
Gut-Friendly Candy Products
Savvy Sweets Comes in Four Delicious and Familiar Varieties
Candy Sundae Kits
Mars' Ice Cream Kits Create Easy Desserts with Twix and Maltesers
Hard Candy Ice Pops
Jolly Rancher Ice Pops Come in Four Signature Flavors
Festive Gummy Candy Ranges
The Haribo Holiday Collection Has New and Returning Favorites
Artisan-Quality Halloween Desserts
The TOUS les JOURS Spooky Delights Range is Baked In-Store
Soft-Textured Sour Candies
These Chupa Chups Sour Candy Products Come in Two New Options
Artisanal Halloween Chocolates
The Norman Love Confections 2024 Halloween Collection is Flavorful
Filled-Center Cheese Lollipops
Inner Mongolia Yijiahao Cheese Won a World Dairy Innovation Award
Jellybean-Infused Popcorn Snacks
The Popcorn kitchen Jelly Beans Popcorn Kit is Nostalgic
Tart Multi-Colored Easter Candies
Sugarfina's Lamb Sour Rainbows Candy Cube is a Sour Spring Treat
Sugar-Dusted Soft Chews
Chewits Unveils its First Soft Gummies with Reduced Sugar Content
Bug-Shaped Fruit Snacks
Annie's Introduces the Organic Bees, Bugs, & Butterflies Fruit Snacks
Romantic Liquid-Filled Gummy Candies
The Bebeto Valentine’s Products Come in Several Options
Sour Easter Snack Boxes
The Cadbury Dairy Milk & Sour Patch Kids is Sweet and Tart
Surprise Candy Challenges
The Krabby Patties Secret Menu Challenge is Full of Mystery Flavors
Squishy Skull-Shaped Candies
Swizzels Squashies Squeletons are Arriving for Halloween
Bean-Filled Chocolate Eggs
UKSnackAttack Shares Imaginative "Snackfishing" Content on Instagram
Chocolate-covered Honeycomb Candies
Trader Joe's Added New Milk Chocolate Covered Honeycomb Candy
Better-For-You Halloween Lollipops
The Zolli Candy Seasonal Packaging Celebrates Halloween
Valentine’s Day-Inspired Cannabis Products
Incredibles Launches the Exclusive 50 Shades of Grape
Plant-Based Springtime Gummy Candies
Katjes Wild & Free Foam Gummies are Vegan-Friendly
Organic Nut-Based Candies
Justin's Launched Certified Organic Peanut Chocolate Candy Pieces
Candy-Paired Wine Tastings
Vinebox's Candy Pairing Tasting Experience Matches Candy to Wine
Nutrition-Minded Halloween Candies
The UNREAL Halloween Variety Bag is Arriving at Target
Cinema-Inspired Chocolates
A24 Movie Chocolate Shares the Flavors of Beloved Theater Refreshments
Chocolate-Covered Gummy Bears
Trader Joe's Just Added New Milk Chocolate Covered Gummy Bears
Crispy Freeze-Dried Christmas Candies
These Sow Good Candy Freeze-Dried Candies are Extra-Crunchy
Cult-Favorite Animation-Themed Beverages
Candy Can Introduces the Limited-Edition Banana Candy
Lollipop Brand Jelly Candies
Chupa Chups Belts and Laces Come in Several Flavor Options
Branded Candy Easter Products
These Nestlé Easter Eggs Come in Two New Options for 2024
Bourbon-Specific Snacks
The Sweetery's Bourbon Buddies Enhance the Drinking Experience
Bite-Sized Dark Caramel Candies
See's Candies Scotchmallow Littles Come Individually Wrapped
Sundae-Flavored Chocolate Candies
Milkybar Rowntree’s Jelly & Ice Cream Arrives This Summer
Ghost-Shaped Candies
TWIZZLERS Ghosts Cherry Flavored Candy Arrives Early for Halloween
Seasonal Freeze-Dried Treats
These New Sow Good Products Offer New Takes on Classics
Adult-Targeted Milk Chocolates
Gnaw Chocolate Makes Bold Flavors That Evoke Childhood Memories
Social Media-Inspired Candies
The Bebeto Freeze Crunchy Range Has Several Crispy Options
Oversized Athlete-Approved Candies
The Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies Come in Two Varieties
Fresh Fruit Cannabis Gummies
Ravens View Genetics' Gummie are Unique and Good-for-You
Liquid-Filled Easter Gummies
These Bebeto Easter Candies Come in Two Fun Varieties
Superfood Jelly Snacks
These Vegan-Friendly Jelly Desserts are Flavorful Textured Snacks
Plant-Based Chewy Candies
Sweet Haven's Soft Plant-Based Candy is 100% Vegan and Free from Gelatin
Vegan-Friendly Chocolate Candies
Mummy Meegz M’z Gems Come in Chocolate and Peanut Options
Festive Candy Campaigns
Swedish Fish Targets Gen Z with its 'Be Sel-Fish' Activation
Plant-Based Candy Bars
Harken Sweets Bars Offer New Takes on Classic Combinations
Multi-Texture Candy Products
Baby Bottle Pop Twisters are Crunchy, Chewy and Sour
Health-Minded Sugar-Free Candy Ranges
Stockley’s Sugar-Free Candies Come in Six Flavors
Cotton Candy Cookie Products
McVitie's Iced Gems Candy Floss are Limited-Edition
Expansive Jawbreaker Ranges
The Clever Candy Jawbreaker Collection Has the World's Largest Option
Easter-Themed Sour Candies
Sour Patch Kids Carrots are Packed with Orange-Flavored Candies
Sophisticated Jello Shots
Solid Wiggles Shares Mixologist-Crafted Alcoholic Slices and Squares
Unicorn-Shaped Gummy Candies
Haribo Unicorn-i-licious Gummies Come in Six Flavors
Free-From Halloween Candies
YumEarth Sour Littles are Free from the Top Nine Allergens
Toy-Themed Sour Candies
Care Bears Sour Grumpy Gummy Bears Were Created with Warheads
Undead Easter Treats
The Sugar Plum Chocolate Zombie Bunny is Handcrafted
Halloween Wine Tastings
Sixty Vines Curated Wine and Candy Pairings for Whites, Reds and Rosé
Fizzing Skull-Shaped Candy Products
Bebeto Super Sour Scary Skulls Come in Six Flavors
Tongue-Tattooing Sour Candies
Gerrit’s Blue Raspberry Satellite Wafers Have Four Tattoo Designs
Tart Anniversary Jelly Candies
Rowntree’s Jelly Tots Tangy are Vegan-Friendly
Squishy Seasonal Candy Products
The Swizzels Naughty & Nice Squashies Have Two Flavors Inside
Nostalgic Better-for-You Chocolates
Raaka's Cookies & Cream Bar Features Vegan White Chocolate
Textural Cacti Candy Products
Rowntree’s Fizzy Cactuz Includes Four Fruity Flavors
Value-Minded Pouched Candy Products
SPAR Pick ‘n’ Mix Candies Come in Two New One-Kilogram Options
Hard Gem-Like Cannabis Candies
Illicit Gemstones Come in Six Flavors with Varying Levels of THC
Nostalgic Bulk Candy Products
Clever Candy Powdered Candy Straws Come in a New 100-Count Bag
Cheeky Candy Campaigns
This Kinder Bueno Campaign Targets Millennial and Gen Z Consumers
Magical Jelly Bean Products
The Jelly Belly Harry Potter Collection Has Four New Treats
Gooey Sour Candy Dips
Sour GooDunkers Offer a New Kind of Experience for Sour Candy Fans
Frighteningly Festive Candy Products
These New Bazooka Candy Brands Halloween Products are Tasty
Soda-Inspired Chocolates
Raaka Crafted Cherry Chocolate Cola & Raspberry Lime Rickey Chocolates
Seasonally Inspired Caramel Chocolates
Béquet Confections Caramels Come in Six Flavors
Nature-Inspired Jelly Candies
These New Fruit-tella Jellies Candies Come in Two Options
Salad Dressing Cotton Candies
Chocolate Storybook Ranch Cotton Candy is Cool, Sweet and Tangy
Chocolate-Covered Candy Beans
Kopper's Chocolate Pastel Chocolate Jelly Beans are Ready for Spring
Collectible Cartoon Candy Products
The Latest PEZ Products Call to Mind Popular Cartoon Franchises
Tiny Sour Gummy Candies
Bebeto Fizzy Whizzy Weenie Worms Have a Super Sour Flavor
Old-Fashioned Candy Collections
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Premium Natural Edible Collections
Ayr Wellness Enters the Edibles Market with the Kynd Edibles
Game Day-Inspired Shots
Game On Shots Bottle the Fun of Stadium Snacks & Tailgating
Sugar-Free Classic Candy Products
Gerrit J. Verburg Co. Has Announced Four Nostalgic Chewing Gums
Candy Bar-Flavored Dessert Pots
The Yorkie Milk Chocolate Dessert is Smooth and Creamy
Artisanal Sour Candy Mixes
Sockerbit's Sweet & Sour Mix is Inspired by Scandinavian Treats
Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging
Walkers Halloween Packs Transform Classic Snacks
Cinematic Candy Cases
These New CandyRific Character Candy Cases Celebrate a Classic Film
Fruit-Flavored Licorice Candies
Cherry Flyers are the Brand's Latest Flavor of its Signature Candy
Salty Licorice Twists
BonBon's Vegan-Friendly Salty Black Licorice Took Six Years to Develop
Fanciful Festive Candy Ranges
The Latest Hancocks Christmas Range Includes Fan-Favorite Brands
Boozy Easter Chocolates
Compartés' Dark Chocolate Easter Bunny is Whiskey-Infused & Gold-Flecked
Candy Bar-Inspired Cannabis Chocolates
Swifts Stellar Bites Have a Chewy Nougat Center
Branded Wholesale Candy Ranges
These New Sweetish Candies Come in Gummies and Lollipops
Freeze-Dried Candy Tasting Kits
This Candy Tasting Set Shares Unique Flavors with Crispy Textures