Apparently, even the sour candy is putting on a Santa hat. The Christmas candy announcements for 2026 already include holiday Slime Lickers, cinnamon-spice chocolate, and Kinder gifts for the countdown-to-Christmas crowd.
But before you make a special trip to the candy aisle: an announcement is not the same thing as a product being on your local shelf. The candy announcements below now sit alongside two more holiday treats: a peanut-butter-filled chocolate loaf and a shortbread countdown. Details checked October 9, 2026; shelf dates and local stock still vary.
Christmas Slime Lickers are the sour stocking-stuffer option
For the person who would choose sour candy over a chocolate Santa every single time, Candy Dynamics announced Christmas Slime Lickers in its March 25 seasonal lineup.
The holiday bottles come in Blue Raspberry, Green Apple, and Strawberry, with Christmas-themed packaging. The brand’s photo shows the familiar sour liquid candy dressed for the season, right down to the Santa hat on the label.
The announcement does not give a Christmas shelf date, store list, or suggested price. These belong on a holiday watch list—not on a promise that you can find them at your nearest store today.
Ferrero Rocher is doing cinnamon-spice chocolate squares
Chocolate people, you have an option too. In its May 19 announcement, Ferrero North America confirmed a limited-edition Cinnamon Spice flavor of Ferrero Rocher chocolate squares for the 2026 holiday season.
That’s the one to watch if your idea of Christmas candy leans more toward chocolate and warm spice than something aggressively sour. Ferrero did not give an exact on-sale date or price in that announcement.
Kinder has a whole holiday-gift lineup coming
The same Ferrero announcement also puts new Kinder seasonal gifts on the Holiday 2026 calendar. The lineup includes a countdown calendar, a polar-bear plush, a reindeer headband, Elf on the Shelf minis, a fun book, and hanging ornaments.
Those are different gift formats, not six new candy flavors. If the countdown is the part you care about most, our 2026 advent calendar guide has more options to explore.
SKIPPY and Bauducco have a chocolate loaf for the dessert table
If you need something to slice and share, Bauducco’s SKIPPY Peanut Butter Chocottone takes the holiday loaf in a chocolate-and-peanut-butter direction. The brands’ October 6 announcement describes a chocolate-coated loaf filled with SKIPPY peanut butter, with a U.S. grocery rollout beginning in October.
Bauducco also announced a separate Pistachio Chocottone. Our SKIPPY and Bauducco guide explains the two flavors and the rollout. There is no single nationwide price in the announcement, so check the exact listing before planning your dessert budget. Keep the peanut-butter version clearly labeled on a shared table and check the package for the full allergen information.
Walker’s makes the countdown one cookie at a time
For the person who would happily trade a chocolate door for shortbread, Walker’s 2026 Advent Calendar lists a $31.99 MSRP. Its 24 doors contain 24 individually wrapped cookies, including chocolate chip and salted caramel varieties. This is a daily little treat, not a tray of cookies behind every door.
The brand lists wheat and milk allergens and says it may also contain nuts. Its U.S. free-shipping threshold is over $75, so a single calendar does not qualify. See our full Walker’s calendar breakdown for the assortment and box details. We have not taste-tested either of these additions.
Which kind of holiday treat are you shopping for?
- A stocking stuffer: the Christmas Slime Lickers are individually packaged sour candy, though the announcement does not settle local availability.
- A shared dessert: the SKIPPY loaf is the slice-and-serve option; check your store’s price and the package’s allergen label.
- A daily countdown: Walker’s gives the shortbread person one cookie each day, while Kinder’s announced range includes a separate countdown calendar.
What to check before you buy
Start with the product’s country and actual retailer listing, then check the price and local availability. A holiday launch window is useful for planning, but it is not a reservation on a shelf. And if you’re choosing treats for someone with food allergies, use the label on the exact package rather than a seasonal roundup.
