14 Candies From Dollar General To Look For On Your Next Visit

If you're looking for cheap snacks and treats, Dollar General has plenty of options, along with affordable finds in categories like household, beauty, tech, and kitchen. It's also a great place for candy lovers, with a wide selection of sweet, sour, and everything-in-between treats. There's actually so much candy to choose from that you may find it a bit overwhelming to decide what you want. To help you out, we've made this list of some of the best and most interesting candies Dollar General has to offer.

While we've already covered the chocolate bars you should look for at Dollar General, this list will focus on all of the non-chocolate candy that will satisfy your sweet tooth. So, if you're someone who gravitates toward, say, sour gummy worms instead of M&Ms, then this is the list for you. There's everything from well-known classics, such as Sour Patch Kids, to more unique options from popular brands. Read on to see which candies could be making their way into your Dollar General cart in the near future. Note that prices and availability may vary by location.

If you love chewy, fruity candy, then you're probably a fan of Mike and Ike — and, at Dollar General, you can find this Mega Mix, which contains a variety of ten fun, tasty flavors. Some are inspired by fruity beverages, such as Caribbean Punch, Paradise Punch, and Grape Soda. Then, there are the fruity combination flavors, including Kiwi Banana, Pineapple Banana, and Peach Berry. And finally, there's Mango Delight, Watermelon, and, of course, Blue Raspberry.

Buy a 4.25-ounce box of Mike and Ike Mega Mix from Dollar General for $1.25.

Buy a bag of these Sweet Smiles Sour Neon Gummi Worms when you're craving a simple candy that's both sour and sweet. Not only are these delicious, but the worms are brightly neon-colored, making them even more fun to eat (for both kids and adults). They would also make for a fun, nostalgic, and unexpected option at a dinner party — throw them in a decorative bowl and leave them out on the table for your guests to enjoy.

Pick up a 5-ounce bag of Sweet Smiles sour neon gummi worms from Dollar General for $1.

Skittles are a popular candy for a reason. And while there are facts that you likely didn't know about the candy, a bag of the classic version can definitely hit the spot. But if you're in the mood to switch it up, try this bag of Skittles Flavor Mash-Up, which features two tasty flavors: wild berry and tropical. The candy comes in a resealable bag, containing nine servings, so it's easy to keep this bag over time and reach for a handful whenever you want some candy.

Buy the nine-ounce bag of Skittles Flavor Mash-Up from Dollar General for $3.25.

There are many foodies out there who prefer all of the red and pink flavors of Starburst, which is why bags like this exist. The Favereds bag has just four red and pink-hued flavors: watermelon, cherry, strawberry, and fruit punch. Additionally, these are mini Starburst pieces, making for a cute and tiny sweet treat. This resealable bag has unwrapped Starburst pieces, so it's super easy to reach in and grab a handful to enjoy at any given time.

Buy the eight-ounce resealable bag of Starburst Favereds minis from Dollar General for $3.25.

If you love Nerds (the candy) and also love gummies, then this product was basically made for you: Nerds gummy clusters. Each piece is soft and gummy on the inside and crunchy and tangy on the outside. This specific bag is the Very Berry flavor, so give this a try if you tend to gravitate toward berry candies.

Buy a three-ounce bag of Nerds Very Berry gummy clusters from Dollar General for $1.25.

A classic bag of Sour Patch Kids is popular with candy lovers for a reason — they're the perfect amount of sour and sweet, with a well-designed brand. In fact, this candy made the top spot in our ranking of the 13 best sour candies, beating the likes of Sour Punch Strawberry Straws, Sour Skittles, and more. So, when you're in the mood for a classic that will definitely hit the spot, grab a bag of Sour Patch Kids, which can conveniently be found at Dollar General.

Buy a 3.6-ounce bag of Sour Patch Kids from Dollar General for $1.

Airheads are another super popular pick amongst candy-lovers — and this bag switches it up by including the mini size of the bars. So if you just want a small candy to satisfy your sweet tooth, you can grab straight from this bag. The lineup includes blue raspberry, cherry, watermelon, and the ever-changing white mystery flavor.

Buy a 12-ounce bag of the Airheads mini bars from Dollar General for $3.75.

For fans of SweeTarts, there's something fun about enjoying the giant version of the candy. This version of the candy — which, as the name would imply, is both sweet and tart — comes in four giant-sized pieces with flavors including cherry, grape, lemon, and green apple. It makes for a great addition to a gift for the candy lover in your life (or as a stocking stuffer during the holiday season).

Buy the SweeTarts giant chew candy from Dollar General for $1.

You can't go wrong with a bag of Haribo Goldbears — which are among the most popular gummy bears out there. And when you want to switch it up a bit, you can opt for this speciality flavor of the candy: Wild Berry. The tasty flavors include blueberry, wild cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry — so, in other words, all the best berry flavors. And for an easy upgrade to these (or any flavor of Haribo Goldbears), try this freezer hack.

Buy a four-ounce bag of Wild Berry Haribo Goldbears from Dollar General for $1.25.

For sour candy seekers, you can't go wrong with a bag of Warheads. Found at Dollar General, the Warheads Sour Wedgies are shaped like triangular wedges and contain three flavors: watermelon punch, pink lemonade, and cherry limeade. Expect plenty of sourness with just the right amount of sweetness in these candies.

Buy a 3.5-ounce bag of Warheads Sour Wedgies from Dollar General for $1.

If you love the flavors of Jolly Ranchers but don't care for hard candy, then your solution is a bag of Jolly Rancher Ropes. This has the flavor of Jolly Ranchers — specifically, blue raspberry and cherry — in the form of a soft, chewy rope. Each bag contains about 10 ropes with a serving size consisting of two pieces, so one bag is perfect for sharing with a friend.

Buy a six-ounce bag of Jolly Rancher Ropes from Dollar General for $3.65.

Similar to the Jolly Rancher Ropes, these gummy Fruit Rings are the softer, chewier version of traditionally hard Life Savers. This bag of Life Savers Fruit Rings has five fruity flavors: strawberry, pineapple, lemon, pear, and blue raspberry. Each gummy is shaped to look like its flavor, adding an extra playful element to the candy.

Buy a seven-ounce bag of Life Savers Fruit Rings from Dollar General for $2.75.

If you want something different from the fruity, gummy candy on this list, try these soft caramels from Werther's. These are the salted caramel flavor, so you can expect the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Each piece has a creme filling in the center, so there's plenty of soft chewiness in each bite. The bag comes with about ten pieces, with five being considered a serving.

Buy a 2.22-ounce bag of Werther's Original Salted Caramel Creme candy from Dollar General for $1.25.

If you're feeling nostalgic, you may want to pick up a package of Fun Dip, which has been around for decades. In fact, it shows up in our list of the junk foods that reigned supreme the year that you were born, taking the spot for 1989. This package comes with three flavors of Fun Dip: Grape Yumptious Dip, Cherry Yum Diddly Dip, and Razz Apple Magic Dip. There are also two edible sticks for dipping (and eating).

Buy the 1.4-ounce package of Fun Dip from Dollar General for $1.