How to Maximize Holiday Candy Deals at CVS This Week
If you’re filling stockings this season and want the biggest candy haul for the smallest amount of money, this week’s CVS flyer offers one of the best opportunities of the entire holiday cycle.
Here’s how to build a high-value candy stash using nothing more than smart sale math and a few rebate-friendly habits.
🍬 1. Start With the Best Base Deal in the Flyer
According to this week’s CVS ad, select holiday candy bags — including Hershey’s Kisses, Miniatures, Dove Promises, Mars Minis, and M&M’s Holiday bags — are running a Buy 1, Get 2nd for $1 promo (flyer p.1, p.16)
These are premium holiday bags (8–10 oz), which means higher quantity per dollar and great stocking stuffer flexibility.
Example Pricing
- Bag #1 → $4.99
- Bag #2 → $1.00
Total for two: $5.99
That’s $3 per bag — unheard of for holiday chocolate in December.
Why this is the anchor deal:
✔️ No limits on mix-and-match
✔️ Works on multiple premium brands
✔️ Perfect base for additional “stacking” value
🧠 2. Add Reward App Value (Optional but Powerful)
Candy is one of the easiest categories to double-dip in reward apps.
Fetch Rewards
Hershey’s, Mars, M&Ms, and Dove all regularly earn boosted Fetch points.
Just snap your CVS receipt — no activation required.
Ibotta
Holiday candy varies by user, but it’s common to see:
- $1 back on Dove holiday bags
- $1 back on Hershey’s seasonal
Check before purchasing — if your account has these, the value jumps dramatically.
🎁 3. Build the Suggested Stocking Stuffer Trip
Here’s a sample mini-haul using ONLY the CVS sale prices (no membership rewards required):
The “Holiday Duo” Candy Plan
Pick any two from this list:
- Holiday Hershey’s Kisses (8–10 oz)
- Hershey’s Miniatures Holiday
- Dove Promises Holiday
- M&M’s Holiday Bags (9–10 oz)
- Mars Minis Holiday Mix
Total at register: $5.99
Equivalent price per bag: $3.00
Why this works so well:
- Two large bags can fill multiple stockings or be divided into gift bag mixes
- Works across the entire holiday candy wall
- You’re paying dollar-store pricing for premium chocolate
🌟 4. Optional Advanced Stack (For Deal Pros)
If your personal apps show offers, your effective cost can drop like this:
- Fetch: 150–500 bonus points
- Ibotta: Occasionally $1–$2 back per bag
- Credit cards: Some offer seasonal grocery bonuses
Potential real-world effective cost: $3–$4 total for two full bags.
🎄 Final Recommendation:
If you’re looking for a simple, low-stress candy haul that gives you the maximum amount of chocolate for the minimum amount of money, the Buy 1, Get 2nd for $1 holiday candy deal at CVS is the winner of the week.
Fast, flexible, festive — and incredibly cost-effective.
Perfect for:
- Stockings
- Candy bowls
- Office trays
- Neighbor gifts
- Hot cocoa bars
- Holiday party favors
