I tasted every single item on the McDonald's dessert menu.

The McFlurry with M&M candies was my top pick since it had the perfect balance of creamy and crunchy.

The chain's Hot Fudge Sundae and Hot Caramel Sundae were my least favorite options, mostly because I felt they didn't mix together well in terms of texture and flavor.

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Whether it's the middle of summer or the dead of winter, no trip to a fast-food restaurant is complete without a peek at the dessert menu.

As a part of an ongoing mission to eat and review every single item at McDonald's, I recently tried all of the sundaes, cones, cookies, and pies currently available at the fast-food chain.

Here's how I ranked them from worst to best.

Note: Prices are based on my local New York City McDonald's location.