Reese's Cups are America's top Halloween candy, survey shows

Minnesota's favorite Halloween candy is... Hot Tamales?

MINNEAPOLIS -- Americans are expected to spend more than $3 billion on Halloween candy this year.

That's according to the National Retail Federation. The number would mark an all-time high.

So what candy are we buying? Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are America's top Halloween candy, according to a survey by CandyStore.com. Skittles and M&M's round out the top three.

In Minnesota, Hot Tamales are the No. 1 Halloween candy, the survey shows, followed by Tootsie Pops and Skittles.

CandyStore.com looked at 15 years of sales data to compile its list of top Halloween treats.