This list has been updated to include more of the best candies and snacks available only in America, as well as fresh images and information about previously listed candies that people outside the country crave but can't easily find in their own country.

Check out these 15 most iconic American candies you can only buy in the U.S. and learn why they are so well loved. Note: some candies can be found across North America, not just in the United States. Further, some of the picks on this list may be difficult to find in other countries, but not entirely impossible. Many of these items ship worldwide.

Our American candy list features popular confections sold in convenience stores as well as the best boxed candy typically found at movie theaters. It includes the most popular candies across the country as well as regional favorites.

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