What’s the best Valentine’s Day candy for 2024? Here are 18 of our team’s favorites!
Have the sweetest Valentine’s Day! 💝
With love already in the air, it’s time to showcase that affection with something sweet. Aside from flowers, Valentine’s Day candy is the number one contender for a gifting must-have. Whether it’s for your spouse, kids, or friends, we have tons of choices all ages are going to love. We’re rounding up the best Valentine’s Day candy to buy in 2024!
These treats have been selected by our Hip2Save members so you can be assured that they are tasty. Plus, they’d be awesome to make goodie bags with, as many of the choices are individually wrapped and have festive packaging! 😍
Here are our top 18 choices for the best Valentine’s Day candy:
1. Paige can’t resist falling in love with the nostalgic Conversation Hearts
Conversation Hearts are a quintessential, and also slightly controversial, Valentine’s Day treat that is a beloved tradition for many! Split a bag of these sugary snacks or give them out in individual boxes to share a sweet message. While it’s certainly not unanimous for people to agree on how tasty they are, they do serve serious nostalgia and that’s why they make our list of the best Valentine’s Day candy!
2. Speaking of, Hershey’s released new Valentine’s Conversation Kisses!
Last year, Hershey’s released these brand new Conversation Kisses! Each kiss comes in a classic, individually wrapped package with cute phrases beneath. They make a perfect snack or favor for Valentine’s Day celebrations.
3. According to Alli, it’s not Valentine’s Day without a box of Turtles.
Fans keep coming back year after year for the taste of caramelized pecans with chocolate. These tasty little morsels are a favorite of Hip2Save’s Alli. They’ve been around since 1916 and they are still some of the best Valentine’s Day candies in 2024!
“Absolutely delicious. I could eat these all day, every day, for the rest of my life.”
4. Gummy Nerds get Lina’s vote for the best Valentine’s Day candies.
Lina loves Gummy Nerds. These are a delicious twist on popular candy. She even used them to create a Valentine’s Day Snack Box. You can too! Grab yourself a bag and follow Lina’s Valentine’s Day Snack Box DIY. When you’re done, give this candy-filled tackle box to someone you love, or keep it for yourself!
”Honestly, I don’t know WHAT they put in these that makes them so ridiculously addicting. But oh my gosh. Every time I grab a few to snack on, before I know it I’ve finished the entire bag in one sitting. These are SO good. They’re basically just Nerds ropes cut into bite-size pieces.”
5. Reese’s in the shape of hearts taste even better than the regular ones.
Every holiday season, we look forward to the cute shapes Reese’s releases and these heart-shaped bites are on point for Valentine’s Day! While the chocolate and peanut butter flavors stay the same, the limited edition novelty-shaped Reese’s candies somehow taste so much better. 😄
Hip Tip If you’re eating low carb like Hip2Save’s Kelli, try her favorite Reese’s alternative, Quest Peanut Butter Cups. These peanut butter cups only contain 1g of carbs net per serving.
6. Monica can’t get enough of these pineapple and raspberry gummy bears.
If you’re loved one is a fan of gummy bear candy, they must try this special Valentine’s Day pack that only contains pineapple and raspberry-flavored bears. There is even a spot on the front of the package where you can write a “To” and “From” message.
“Love them. My opinion is that these two flavors are the best. Completely addicting and wish they were available year-round.”
7. Our kiddos love these Sour Patch Kids Valentine’s Hearts.
Welcome to Sour Patch Hearts. These flavors contain pink strawberry and raspberry red for a fruity snack. Many reviewers love the flavors of these boxes more than they do the originals. Better yet, the packaging already has a spot to fill in “To” and “From” making these boxes totally giftable and some of the best Valentine’s Day candy to buy for the classroom!
8. Hip2Save’s Shane is all about the cherry PEZ.
When I polled the team on their favorite Valentine’s Day candy, Shane was quick to answer that all he needs is cherry-flavored PEZ. You can purchase bulk refills if your sweetheart loves this retro candy. Gift these along with a Valentine’s Day PEZ dispenser and your sweetie can enjoy these treats all month long!
9. You can’t go wrong with a classic heart-shaped box of assorted chocolate.
You can choose from a variety of chocolate heart collections, and they are all delicious! There’s nothing better than receiving a classic assortment of various different chocolates! If you’re unsure of which to pick, try Monica’s favorite which is See’s Candies!
10. Some of the best Valentine’s Day candy to buy in 2024 are these Dove chocolate hearts that are so silky smooth that it’s hard to stop at just one!
The silky smooth chocolates are made with the luscious rich milk chocolate we’ve already come to love from Dove, but there’s just something about heart-shaped chocolates that makes them taste even sweeter! These Dove chocolate hearts are some of the best Valentine’s Day candy and they are tried and true!
11. Liza’s favorite candy is Lindt truffles.
Try these limited edition Lindt truffles this Valentine’s Day if you are a fan of Lindt Truffles, like Liza! The smooth Lindt Lindor Truffles are white chocolate with a strawberry-cream interior. They have the perfect combination of sweet and fruity flavors. If you missed out on them last year, this is your chance to get some!
12. A chocolate rose makes Collin nostalgic and it’s always one of the best Valentine’s Day candy picks.
Send a sweet edible rose to show your appreciation. 🌹Collin loves these as she remembers these chocolate roses being the big thing to gift back in junior high — anyone else?! 🙋♀️
13. The Skittles Valentine’s Exchange kit is a Valentine’s card plus a treat all in one!
If you have little ones, these Skittles packages would be perfect to bring to your kiddo’s classmates. Each packet has a “To” and “From” label and the set even comes with a teacher’s card! The candy is popular and very easy to give as gifts! That’s why these Skittle packs are some of the best Valentine’s Day candy to buy in 2024.
14. Candy Corn enthusiasts (and naysayers), it’s time to try Cupid’s Corn!
Move over Candy Corn — we’re introducing you to Cupid Corn! Cupid Corn may have been a point of controversy amongst members of our team on Halloween, but we find it too cute. It is not clear how to get there. You will love it! What’s your opinion on the sugar-filled controversy?
15. Health-conscious Sara doesn’t often eat candy, but when she does, she enjoys UNREAL Dark Chocolate Coconut Bars.
Sara appreciates that these bars are made with organic, simple ingredients. She says they’re delicious without being too sweet. Kids love these chocolate bars, too! Sara’s children ate more than half of her chocolate bars the last time they had them. 😂💛
16. Tell your sweetie they are “hot stuff” when you gift a box of Red Hots cinnamon candy.
If you ask me, there is no better holiday to gift cinnamon candy than on Valentine’s Day. Amazon has a 12-pack of the Original Red Hots, which have been a favorite for decades. Gift a box if you want to spice up their Valentine’s Day!
17. Take a tip from Emily and try Buffalo’s famous sponge candy.
It’s no longer necessary to drive to Buffalo, NY just to sample their famous sponge candy. Amazon allows you to order a whole box! This special candy is one of Emily’s favorites and it has her heart forever. The crunchy outside layer melts to reveal a sweet and chewy middle for a flavor you’ll never forget! Buffalo is proud of these unique candies, which are as iconic as the famous wings.
18. Lindt Mini Pralines are a favorite of our entire team!
These mini pralines are a delicious treat! The Hip team had a great time last year tasting each of the mini pralines. It was difficult to choose a favourite flavor. We think these delicious bites are the perfect way to let someone know you care.
Do you want to give a gift in a classroom or school? Use our FREE, printable Valentine’s Day cards for kids!