This is the ultimate guide to nut free Halloween candy — for those wanting 100% safe treats that are peanut free and tree nut free. We included non-food treat ideas, nut free candy corn, and nut free Halloween party favors as well!
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A lot of nut free Halloween candy lists I’ve found online aren’t created for shoppers looking for candy that’s made in a nut free facility or on dedicated, nut-free lines.
Many families navigating peanut and tree nut allergies need the peace of mind provided by consuming products that are 100% safe, with no risk of cross contamination, so this nut free Halloween guide was created with that need in mind.
I hope you find it helpful! If so, please share!
Here’s what you’ll find for each nut free Halloween candy listing:
- links to FAQs, Allergen Statements, or dated email correspondence with a brand customer service representative confirming the allergen information I list
- links for where to buy Halloween-themed versions of each candy, in trick-or-treat sizes
But first…
Non-Candy Halloween Treats
We created a separate post dedicated to non-candy Halloween treats that you can read here, which includes some of our favorite picks from Oriental Trading Company — our favorite place for buying affordable, fun non-food treats for all sorts of occasions throughout the year. Here are a couple of examples, but check out our whole guide!
Every Halloween, we put out our teal-painted pumpkin, and sign up online as a house that’s participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project. So, in addition to having a bowl of safe, nut free Halloween candy to hand out, we also always have non-food treats available — safe for kids with any type of food allergy.
If you haven’t already, consider buying a teal pumpkin jack-o-lantern to signal to other families that you’re offering allergy-friendly trick-or-treats. Then, register your house on the Teal Pumpkin Project map!
Ok, let’s get to that nut free Halloween candy list!
Please use this list as a guide, but do your own research to make sure the products listed are 100% safe for your family and your situation. Check and recheck and recheck, as manufacturing processes change constantly. Also, although peanuts are technically a legume and not a nut, I often use the term “nut free” to mean both peanut free and tree nut free.
I broke all of the options down into the following categories:
- Nut Free Halloween Candy
- Nut Free Halloween Snacks (Trick or Treat)
- Nut Free Candy Corn
- Nut Free Halloween Party Treats
Peanut Free and Tree Nut Free Halloween Candy
Last Updated: September, 2021
Charms
- Blow Pops
- Mini Pops
- Sour Balls
- More…
Charms is owned by Tootsie, and all of their products are peanut and tree nut free, and made in a nut free facility. (FAQ)
>> Buy a 400 ct. bag of Charms Mini Pops on Amazon
>> Buy a trick-or-treat variety mix at Target
DOVE Chocolate (Update: No longer made in a nut-free facility)
UPDATE (March, 2022): A reader wrote in about an update to this listing and I confirmed with DOVE parent company, Mars Wrigley North America, that DOVE no longer produces any of its products in an entirely nut-free facility. “Our products are manufactured in a shared facility, we utilize a stringent allergen management program during the manufacture of our products. Any allergen-containing products are followed up with specific cleaning procedures to prevent cross-contamination. With these procedures in place, we make every attempt to eliminate cross-contamination.We recommend that our consumers with sensitivities, no matter how minor, not consume any product where the source of the sensitivity is listed in the ‘Contains‘ or ‘May Contain‘ statement.'” I’m leaving the old info below for reference.
OLD INFO: DOVE offers several peanut and tree nut free products that are manufactured in a facility that does not handle peanuts or tree nuts (click for full list). This is one of my favorite nut-free finds, since I’m able to find them in my local grocery store year-round. Of course, because other DOVE Chocolate varieties are produced at facilities with peanuts and/or tree nuts present, it is important to always read the label for accurate allergy information. (Nut Free Statement)
>> Buy DOVE PROMISES Variety Mix on Amazon
>> Buy nut-free DOVE PROMISES at Target
Dum Dum Lollipops
These classic lollipops are free of the Top 8 allergens! (Allergen Information) I have a bag of these in the house at all times — a great, allergy-friendly treat for so many occasions. But, a big bag of these make great trick-or-treat treats!
>> Buy a grab-bag variety of Dum Dum Pops on Amazon
Free2B Sun Cups
All of their products are free of the Top 12 allergens (including corn, mustard, sesame and coconut). They’re best known for their Sun Cups, as a safe Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup alternative. I’m waiting to see if they release a fun-size collection for trick-or-treating, and will update this post if they do.
>> Buy Free2B Sun Cups on Amazon
Haribo
They offer a large selection of gummy candies, including seasonal treats. Most packages I’ve seen label as being peanut and tree nut free. Plus, I received an email from their customer service team (February, 2019) stating that all of their products are peanut and tree nut free, and that they’re made in a peanut-free facility. However, their facilities in Germany handle coconuts.
>> Buy Haribo’s Sweet or Scary mix on Amazon
HERSHEY’S
I received the following email from Hershey’s (June, 2019): “Our HERSHEY’S Cocoa is made on a dedicated line, and the HERSHEY’S Milk Chocolate bar (1.55 oz. US bar only), along with our milk chocolate HERSHEY’S KISSES are made on lines that do not manufacture peanut or tree-nut items and are made in plants that do not process peanuts.
>> Buy 1.55 oz HERSHEY’S bars on Amazon
>> Buy HERSHEY’S Spooky Kisses on Amazon
Jelly Belly (Peanut-Free Facility Only)
If the package you’re holding specifically says “Peanut Free” on it, then you can be confident they were manufactured in a peanut-free facility. This is not the case 100% of the time, though, so look for the label on your package. For tree nuts, they currently manufacture almonds and coconut in their facilities, so while there aren’t any tree nuts in the jelly beans themselves, they’re not manufactured in a tree nut free facility. (FAQ) For Halloween, you can usually find small, trick-or-treat-sized boxes and mini bags of Jelly Bellys. They also have candy corn (double check labels).
>> Buy Jelly Belly Mini Packs on Amazon (36 pieces)
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy
Of the Top 8 allergens, this product only contains soy, so Jolly Ranchers are peanut and tree nut free. View Hershey’s allergen policy here, and click the name of the product to view its “smart label” for more info. I also received an email from Hershey’s (June, 2019) confirming that Jolly Rancher Hard Candy is “made in plants that do not manufacture peanut or tree nut containing products.” These small, individually wrapped candies are ideal for trick-or-treaters!
>> Grab a bag Jolly Rancher Hard Candies on Amazon
No Whey Foods
PeaNOT Cups, No Whey Mini Bars, ChocoNoNo’s and more, for handing out nut-free treats that are 100% dairy free, peanut free, tree nut free, gluten free, egg free, and soy free. And they’re produced in a dedicated facility with no risk of cross contamination. They’re also free of artificial colors and flavors, and are vegan and kosher. They have so many fun, Halloween-sized treats to hand out! (FAQ)
>> Buy trick-or-treat-sized PeaNOT Cups on Amazon + More
Skittles
I wasn’t able to find proper info on their website, but received this reply from their customer service (Feb, 2019): None of our products sold in the U.S. contain any peanuts or tree nuts. All of our products are made on lines that aren’t shared with peanut or tree nut products, and they also don’t contain peanuts, tree nuts or traces of them. Please note, that all of Wrigley’s products are labeled within strict compliance of applicable laws and FDA regulations, including the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act of 2004.
>> Buy fun-sized bags of Skittles on Amazon
Smarties (Peanut-Free Facility Only)
A classic candy that’s always been a Halloween trick-or-treat favorite. And it’s free of the Top 8 allergens! Also, if the UPC number on the packaging begins with “0 11206”, that means it’s also manufactured in a peanut-free facility as well (but not in a tree-nut free facility). Per a conversation I had with their customer service (August, 2019), they do not have a tree nut free facility. (FAQ)
>> Buy a big box of Smarties on Amazon
Sour Punch
- Sour Punch Twists
- Sour Punch Straws
- Sour Punch Bites
- More!
Sour Punch is owned by American Licorice, which also produces Red Vines. I received an email from their customer service (August, 2019) and they confirmed that their products are peanut and tree nut free, and that their manufacturing facility is peanut and tree nut free. They did warn that their facilities are not completely nut free, because vendors and employees are not restricted from bringing nuts into the administrative offices and lunch room areas, but that they are required to wash hands, etc. before entering production areas.
>> Buy a big tub of Sour Punch Twists on Amazon
Surf Sweets
They have a selection of peanut free and tree nut free gummy candies and more. For Halloween, you can get their Spooky Shapes Gummies or Skull & Ghost Lollipops. All Surf Sweets are made and packaged in a facility free of the 10 most common food allergens, including dairy/casein, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish, shellfish, sesame and sulfites. (Allergen Statement)
>> Buy Surf Sweets Spooky Shapes from Amazon!
Tootsie Candy
All of Tootsie’s confections are completely peanut and tree nut free. YES! They have no peanut or tree nut products in any of their manufacturing plants, with the exception of their Andes Cookie Mix, which is made in a separate facility. Note: At this time, all of their confections are also gluten free. (FAQ)
Here’s an at-a-glance list of some of the popular Tootsie-brand candies you know and love (and can safely give to your peanut/tree allergic child!):
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- Andes Mints
- Charleston Chew
- DOTS
- Dubble Bubble
- Junior Mints
- Sugar Babies
- Sugar Daddies
- Tootsie Pops
- Tootsie Rolls
>> Buy a Tootsie variety mix bag of candy on Amazon
>> Buy a Tootsie/Charms trick-or-treat variety mix at Target
Twizzler Twists
I received an email from Hershey’s (June, 2019) confirming that Twizzler Twists are “made in plants that do not manufacture peanut or tree nut containing products.”
>> Buy 2 lbs of fun-sized Twizzler Twists on Amazon
YumEarth
Peanut free and tree nut free lollipops, gummies, beans, and candy corn! Yum. All of their candy is peanut free and made in a peanut-free facility. All of their candy is also tree nut free, and most is made in a tree nut facility, with one exception: “Our Organic Sour Twists are manufactured in a facility that does contain tree nuts, but they are manufactured in a separate room.” Buy online or use their store locater. (FAQ)
>> Buy YumEarth Halloween gummies on Amazon
Nut Free Halloween Snacks
Made Good Halloween Mini Granola Bars
I got so excited when I saw these at Target! Made Good is a classic, allergy-friendly treat. Any now they have Halloween-themed, mini chocolate chip bars that are the perfect, healthier, trick-or-treat sized option for Halloween night or parties.
>> Buy Made Good Halloween Granola Bars at Target
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps
From Snack Factory customer service (2018): “Our Deli Style line of products are produced in a peanut-tree nut free facility. Our Deli line products are: Original, Everything, Buffalo Wing, Sesame, Garlic Parmesan, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper, Sriracha Lime, Bacon Habanero and Honey Mustard & Onion. As well as our Original Gluten Free Original Mini’s and Salted Caramel Mini’s. However; when you get into our coated and enrobed Pretzel Crisps, which are our Indulgent flavors: Dark Chocolate Crunch, Peanut Butter Crunch, Greek Yogurt Crunch, Dark and White Chocolate Peppermint, and our new Apple Fruit Sticks they are processed in a different plant that also processes peanuts and tree nuts. The machines are broken down and cleaned in between each.” These would be a fun option for Halloween parties!
>> Buy Snack Factory Halloween Pretzel Crisps at Target
Utz Halloween Mini Cheese Ball Treats
These say “Made in a Peanut and Tree Nut FREE Facility” right on the packaging. Love that! These might be either a fun candy alternative to hand out on Halloween night, or fun, Halloween-themed snacks for a Halloween party.
>> Buy Utz Halloween Mini Cheese Balls at Target
>> Or buy them on Amazon
Utz Halloween Pretzel Treats
Another nut free Halloween option from Utz. Again, these say “Made in a Peanut & Tree Nut FREE Facility” right on the packaging. They could be a fun snack to hand out on Halloween, providing some non-candy fuel for trick or treaters. Or, a great Halloween party option. I found these at my local Costco too, so be on the lookout, but I’ll include Target and Amazon links below.
>> Buy Utz Halloween Pretzels at Target
>> Or buy them on Amazon!
Nut Free Candy Corn
YumEarth
YumEarth sells large bags of candy corn, as well as trick-or-treat sized bags of candy corn. And it’s organic!
>> Buy YumEarth organic candy corn on Amazon
Nut Free Halloween Party Treats
Amanda’s Own Confections
An assortment of allergy-friendly Halloween chocolates that are free of the Top 14 allergens, and are made in a dedicated facility with no risk of cross contamination. Available for purchase on their website or in select stores nationwide (see list). (FAQ) These are more suited for party favors or special family treats; not as much for trick or treating.
>> Buy some spooky, chocolate-y grab bags on their website!
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce
These popular pouches are free of the Top 8 allergens (FAQ). I loved when I saw the Halloween-themed box of them at Target! I’m still not sure if the pouches themselves are decorated with the Halloween characters, but the box is pretty great. These would make for a really fun Halloween party treat!
>> Buy Halloween GoGo squeeZ from Target
PEZ
PEZ Candy is peanut, tree nut, soy and gluten free! A great option for holidays, since PEZ typically offers seasonal dispensers for Halloween, Easter, Christmas, etc. Check out their Halloween dispensers here. (Allergen Information)
>> Buy fun Halloween PEZ Dispensers on Amazon
Red Vines
These are a kid party classic! Remember biting off the ends and using these as straws?On their website, they state that Red Vines do not contain peanuts or peanut oil and that they are manufactured in a nut-free facility. (FAQ) I received an email from their customer service (August, 2019) inquiring about tree nuts and this is what they confirmed that their products are peanut and tree nut free, and that their manufacturing facility is peanut and tree nut free. They did warn that their facilities are not completely nut free, because vendors and employees are not restricted from bringing nuts into the administrative offices and lunch room areas, but that they are required to wash hands, etc. before entering production areas.
Vermont Nut Free
Vermont Nut Free is a well known favorite for nut free chocolates and treats. And right now they have a bunch of fun Halloween-themed treats featured on their online store, like this haunted house filled with nut free chocolates! (Nut Free Statement)
>> Check out Vermont Nut Free’s Halloween treats
The Switch Witch
Have you heard of The Switch Witch? Families use the story and doll for a variety of reasons: teaching your kids about the benefits of giving back, helping to teach them about healthier choices, and, as a fun way of making the “giving back” of your child’s unsafe (allergen-filled) trick-or-treat candy more fun. “On Halloween night at bedtime, children and families will leave a portion of their trick-or-treat sweets with their Switch Witch pal and in the morning they will find that their candy has been switched with a special Switch Witch gift!”
>> Grab your Switch Witch on Amazon!
Did I miss any? If you know of any other peanut free and tree nut free Halloween candy options, please let me know and I’ll add them to the list!
>> Looking for Non-Candy Halloween Treats? Check out our complete guide! <<
Thank you sooooooooooooo much!
You are welcome! Happy Halloween! 🙂
I’m looking for tree nut free candy corn. You listed so many Halloween candies but not m favorite!
The candy corn from Yum Earth brand are nut free! 🙂
If anyone knows of any other brands (other than Yum Earth), please let me know! My son does not like the taste of yum earth candy corn.
Check out Coastal Bay brand. They are sold at Dollar Tree stores. They come in a green bag. They make creme pumpkins, candy corn, and autumn mixes. And they are only $1!
Unfortunately they aren’t sold there anymore.
Hi can you please update our “peanot cups” photo to the correct packaging?
Done! Thanks for the comment!
Kit Kats manufactured in Canada are nut free. You can buy them on Amazon. Our family didn’t like the taste of them (too waxy) but they are popular at Halloween.