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Are you Going to Stick to The Classic Kit Kat, or Are you Ready to Try Something New?

February 23, 2024 by Hannah Brelsford

It goes without saying that the classic Kit Kat Candy Bar is delicious! It has long been one of our favorite classic candies.

In recent years, Kit Kat has expanded from their classic line to include new and exciting flavors. So, I decided to test some out and introduce you to others.

First, I was so intrigued by the new Kit Kat flavors that I needed to try a new one.

I was also intrigued by the Birthday Cake Kit Kat because I love birthday cake! This is the only Kit Kat in our lineup that I hadn’t tried, so I knew I had to get my hands on it.

When I first opened the Kit Kat, I was surprised by how beautiful it was. Covered in White Chocolate with rainbow sprinkles, Kit Kat screamed Happy Birthday.

When I first took my first bite, I knew this Kit Kat was a 10/10.

The delicious crisp wafer balanced out the sweet white chocolate.

Have I mentioned how beautiful it was, too? This Kit Kat is perfect to give to someone to celebrate their birthday or even to have as a sweet treat.

Additionally, our website offers the Limited Edition Churro – no, this isn’t a typo, it actually is flavored like the beloved Mexican pastries – Kit Kat with the perfect combination of cinnamon and sweetness.

The crisp wafer of the Kit Kat makes it seem like you are eating an authentic churro with its crunch.

The fact that these are a Limited Edition means that they won’t be around forever, so be sure to get your hands on them before you no longer can.

Beyond just these unique flavors, the Kit Kat Duos flavor trio offers a mashup of their classic Kit Kat flavors and additional flavorful chocolates. The flavors include Mocha, Strawberry, and Mint.

Each of these different bars is defined by the mix of Dark Chocolate and flavored chocolates that melt in your mouth.

We currently offer the whole Kit Kat trio assortment and have the Strawberry and Mint flavors individually.

I love the new flavor additions to Kit Kat. With all these new flavors, there is new excitement added to the classic Kit Kat, and while we love classics, we also love innovation within the candy world, and that is precisely what Kit Kat is doing.

There is no question that we all love the classic Kit Kat, but how do you feel about the new flavor additions? Let us know!

Candy News, Candy Reviews, Hannah Brelsford's Sweet Thoughts

A Review of Hannah’s Favorite M&M’s Chocolate Candies Flavors!

May 26, 2023 by Hannah Brelsford

As a candy lover, there should be no doubt that I have my own opinions about candy, and over the past year and a half, I have fallen in love with reviewing candies and offering my perspective.

I realize that many other people have different opinions than me. My favorite candy is Reese’s, and I will always go for chocolate.

However, I understand that many people do not share this same opinion.

I have always loved M&M’s too, which made me want to create this ranking of some of their current flavors on the market.

If I ranked these flavors only based on my tastebuds, it might not be as accurate as most people would like. So I did what I could to gain many opinions, I asked some of my family members to create their rankings of the flavors, and then I took the average of the scores and ranked them.

Here is the ranking I found through this experiment of these M&M’s flavors.

In the FIRST place – drum roll please – came the ever-so-popular M&M’s Peanut with their classic yellow packaging.

Is it any wonder that **M&M’s Peanut** came in first place?

This colorful and oversized M&M’s offers a rich chocolate flavor while adding a solid peanut that cuts into the sweetness in the best way. Think sweet yet ever so slightly salty.

**M&M’s Caramel** offers a new twist to an old favorite@

SECOND place went to M&M’s Caramel, which adds richness and texture to a classic M&M’s with its soft caramel that flows into your mouth when you take a bite.

M&M’s Caramel Cookie takes these beloved milk chocolate candies to a new level!

THIRD place goes to M&M’s Crunchy Cookie, which we now offer. Its sweetness will overtake you, making you think you are biting into a cookie instead of a piece of chocolate.

Who said that BIG things don’t come in small packages? **M&M’s Minis** proves this to be true!

The FOURTH place goes to M&M’s Mini. While I would’ve rated these little guys higher, they are still delicious and horrendously underrated. While they don’t taste different from original M&M’s, they add an irreplaceable texture.

**M&M’s Peanut** may not be our blogger Hannah’s favorite candy, but there is no disputing that they are delicious.

The FIFTH place is M&M’s Peanut Butter (my least favorite). While many people love these, I don’t, and I’m not sure why. It could be because Reese’s has set my chocolate and peanut butter standards so high.

**M&M’s Milk Chocolate** may be considered the “Original OG” of M&M’s Chocolate Candies.

Last but certainly not least, in my family’s ranking is the original M&M’s Milk Chocolate. Many think they are plain, but there is greatness in simplicity as the great American composer Aaron Copeland shared in his song “Simple Gifts.”

While rankings can offer recommendations, everyone has their own opinions, especially when it comes to sweets. We would love to hear yours, so please share your M&M’s ranking below!

Candy Bar Reviews, Candy News

(Snickers) Cinnamon Buns aren’t just for breakfast anymore!

November 3, 2021 by Jon Prince

Who said that you couldn’t enjoy the taste of a deliciously warm and sticky Cinnamon Bun anytime? A pastry that was once relegated to breakfast is now available as a candy bar—introducing Snickers Cinnamon Buns.

As tasty as the colorful packaging is beautiful, these VERY Limited Editions are a luscious combination of flavors, including crisp, freshly roasted peanuts, cinnamon-flavored chewy nougat, buttery caramel topped off with the delicious milk chocolate that Snickers lovers have come to expect and love. It’s a flavor explosion second to none!

While these candy bars are delicious as a stand-alone snack, they go equally well with milk or a fresh cup of coffee. If you want to push the envelope and like your cinnamon buns on the gooey side, put them in the microwave for 5 seconds and make sure you have a few napkins on hand.

Released in November 2021, Snickers Cinnamon Buns won’t be around for long, but memories of a delicious candy bar are sure to linger! Oh, if you want to compliment your breakfast candy bar experience, try the new Kit Kat Fruity Cereal Candy Bars too.

Candy Reviews

If you are LUCKY, you will buy these CHARMING Marshmallow Candies.

April 29, 2021 by Murphy Patterson

This week we are thinking differently and outside the box, no pun intended

Everyone loves a good bowl of cereal, and let’s not lie here, when you crave a bowl of cereal, it isn’t the cardboard squares or flavorless flakes. No. You want a big bowl of sugary, crunchy cereal with ice-cold milk.

Now personally, I’m a massive fan of the cereals with the little colorful marshmallows. But when I eat this cereal, I always wish that I could just have the marshmallows to switch things up. You may be thinking, just pick them out. Well, I’ll be honest, that sounds like a lot of work. So CandyFavorites.com came to the rescue with Cereal Marshmallows.

These various shaped, colorful miniature marshmallows taste just like the ones from the famous General Mills cereal box, and you don’t even have to pick them out!

The pastel pink, purple, green, orange, and blue colors will catch your eye, while the soft, sweet flavor will have you coming back for more. These marshmallows aren’t the soft, chewy kind, though. Expect to chew into a firm, almost crisp marshmallows, but believe me, it works!

There are no more special scoops of cereal to make sure you have enough marshmallows; just buy Cereal Marshmallows in the classic CandyFavorites Red Bag. Whether you have them for breakfast or just to chomp on through the day, you want these, and you can always add them as an enhancement to your favorite cereal.

Candy News, Candy Reviews

This week’s favorite candy is….. LICORICE LACES!

April 22, 2021 by Murphy Patterson

There are many iconic questions that most people will come by in life. What’s your favorite color? Sparkling or still? Does pineapple belong on pizza? But the one I’m thinking of is, around the loop or bunny ears?

If you are wondering what the question refers to, then I may be thinking that you live under a rock or have never seen the shoelace episode of Spongebob, but I don’t want to be rude. When it comes to tying your shoelaces there are two ways to go, either around the big loop and pull, or two bunny ear loops tied together. But what does this have to do with candy?

The product we want to highlight this week is CandyFavorites Red Licorice Laces. Now, you can’t tie your shoes with these laces (I mean I guess you could try but I don’t know how successful you would be) but they have me reminiscing on when I was being taught how to tie my shoes. Also, might I add, these are delicious laces that are fun to eat.

I wouldn’t call myself a licorice person, it’s usually one of those things where if it’s there, I’ll eat it. But Red Licorice Laces are different. I will seek these thin, red chewy laces out and enjoy every bite.

The thin, long shape allows you to slurp like a noodle and the delicious flavor is unmatched. Keep in mind this is coming from someone who usually, lets out an “ugh, okay” when licorice is the candy of choice… so it’s gotta be good right?

Try these edible laces if you love all things licorice, or if you don’t. Anything is worth a try and I don’t see you being disappointed with Candyfavorites Red Laces and they add a perfect retro touch to any candy display or gift basket.

Candy History, Candy in Pop Culture, Candy News, Candy Reviews

LEARN more about the history of the “space-age” lollipops known as ASTRO POPS.

March 9, 2021 by Jon Prince

3, 2, 1… blastoff! Astro Pops are delicious, and if you haven’t tried them, then you need to get on that now (by ordering some from Candyfavorites.com, of course), but have you ever wondered how these astronomically delicious, out-of-this-world candies came to be?

Astro Pops – A classic since its launch in 1963

To learn more about the history of this out-of-this-world, iconic lollipop, please CLICK HERE.

Candy News, Candy Reviews

A sweet review of Limited Edition Candies including Caramel Apple Pops, Chocolate Tootsie Pops, and Vanilla Tootsie Rolls!

August 26, 2020 by Murphy Patterson

Alert the media and get your shopping baskets ready. Tootsie has released its LIMITED EDITION candies for the fall season. Every candy lover is going to want to get their sticky paws on these, so get them while they last. The lineup is filled with many key players, but also a few benchwarmers for my particular taste. But hey, you may think differently.

First up we have the basic caramel-flavored tootsie pop. This tootsie pop is like a warm hug from grandma, and I mean that. You eat one of these and it will really get you in the fall mood. Say goodbye to your summer cutoffs and beach toys it’s time to trade them in for wool blankets and pumpkin-flavored everything. So while you are walking through the fallen leaves finding the perfect ones to crunch, try suckin’ on a caramel tootsie pop to complete the fall feel.

Chocolate Tootsie Pops are as elusive as they are delicious!

Next up we have chocolate on chocolate! Tootsie Pops has released a double chocolate flavor with a chocolate hard candy shell and the classic chocolate tootsie roll flavor inside. This is for the real chocolate lovers that need to go the extra mile to get their fix. I will say I prefer the year-round fruity flavors such as cherry or raspberry, but the Chocolate Tootsie Pops are a refreshing and sweet change from the usual.

Vanilla Tootsie Rolls. Need we say more?

Let’s switch on over to something a little different. Tootsie has come out with a Limited Edition Vanilla Tootsie Roll, and basically all I can say about this one is that if you like unnecessarily sweet candy, this is for you. Like I said some may not agree with me, but this tootsie roll is so sweet I got a pain in my tooth from just smelling it. The vanilla flavor is there and it is strong, so the true people looking for a sugar high need to get on this product right away and ride it out all the way to the end of the year.

Caramel Apple Tootsie Pops are the Holy Grail of Fall Candy!

And time for the grand finale, the HOLY GRAIL of fall candy, Tootsie’s Limited Edition Caramel Apple Lollipops. After one lick of these, and you won’t ever look at candy corn again. I am confused about why more people aren’t fighting over these incredible creations in the streets. You start by enjoying the chewy outer caramel layer, that is just the right amount of sweet. But the best part is when you break through the caramel layer and get to the tart apple candy inside. The mixture of the two is the perfect combination and nothing makes it feel more like fall than when I see these lollipops stocked on shelves. You might want to hurry up and grab some though, I just got paid and heading directly to CandyFavorites.com!

chocolate, Peanut Butter Candy

Your New Favorite Chocolate Covered Confections Are Here!

November 26, 2019 by Jon Prince

We love chocolate covered just about anything and are always looking to push the envelope when it comes to new taste sensations. Not everything works but, when it does, you can rest assured that it ends up in our office candy jar. Old classics such as Bridge Mix and Malt Balls prevail, but we have a few new favorites worthy of introduction.

OK, we were going to introduce these chocolate covered delights as healthy snacks, which might be a stretch – after all, they are drenched in creamy milk chocolate – but let’s put that aside for now.

Our favorite is the Chocolate Covered Banana Chips. Generous in size, the combination of sweet with just a hint of salt combined with milk chocolate and the added crunch in every bite makes for perfect eating. There may not be a bunch in every bag – there are approximately 70 pieces per pound – but the two-pound bag is enough to keep you, family, and friends from going “bananas.”

Next in the line up is the Chocolate Covered Cranberries. You don’t have to travel to New England to find a fresh cranberry, and their tartness is a perfect complement to the sweetness of the milk chocolate. It is a refreshing fruity taste and one that is hard to stop eating. The good news is that we sell them in 2-pound bags with approximately 170 pieces per pound.

Chocolate Covered Cashews are destined to become a classic as the jumbo-sized nuts as freshly roasted and lightly salted, which enhances the sweetness of the chocolate. We sell them in hand-packed two-pound bags to ensure freshness, and with about 100 pieces per pound, there is more than enough to share assuming you get that far. Be forewarned; these are addictive!

Our personal favorite is the Mini Sea Salt Caramels. Everything about the flavor combinations fits like a well-worn glove, and the sea salt enhances all flavors, both sweet and salty. As these are mini, you get a generous serving of approximately 285 pieces per pound, and as we sell them in two-pound bags, you have enough to make it through a 2-hour movie assuming your willpower is strong.

Let’s move on to the Chocolate Chunkier Cluster. It pays tribute to its big brother better known as the Chunky Bar, but these clusters are unique in size, taste, and texture as each piece offers a well-balanced mix of chocolate, raisins, and peanuts in every bite. Chunkier Clusters are oversized in size as well as taste, and there are approximately 23 Chunkier Clusters in every pound. Like the other items, pack them to order and sell them in two-pound bags.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeyes — Peanut Butter Buckeyes

Chocolate Buckeyes are a Western Pennsylvania classic, but the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite makes them a favorite worldwide. Small in size but abundant in taste, each two-pound bag has about 50 pieces, and the first bite is as delicious as the last.

Last but not least are the Milk Chocolate Coffee Beans and the Tri-Colored Espresso Beans. Perfect for a coffee fix any time of the day or night, we make ours with freshly roasted coffee beans and the highest quality chocolate blending the best of both worlds – bittersweet and sweet, There are approximately 150 pieces per pound sure to provide a pick me up.

While these chocolate-covered treats make for great eating, they are a perfect complement for baked goods such as cupcakes or on top of an ice cream sundae. The possibilities are endless, and we would love to hear your unique ideas

Brachs Candy, Candy History, Candy Memories, Easter Candy, Retro Candy

About the Goose that laid the Golden (Brach’s Marshmallow Easter Hunt) Egg

March 15, 2019 by Jon Prince

It may not be laid by a mythical Golden Goose, but Brach’s Marshmallow Easter Hunt Eggs are pretty much the proverbial “golden egg” when it comes to Easter candy even if they only come in soft pastel shades. They are also among the hardest to find. So, why are these eggs so special?

brach's marshmallow hunt eggs — Brach’s Marshmallow Hunt Eggs have longer been a must in any well stocked basket.

For over 50 years, our wholesale division has been selling these colorful oversized sugar laden eggs, and they have changed little over the years. The size has gotten smaller – name us a candy which hasn’t – but the colors and taste have remained consistent with the hard candy outer shell covering soft marshmallow. Flavors combinations don’t often get better.

Like many “cult” candies, they can be divisive. Some claim that they taste better when they are soft to the touch while others claim “Hunt eggs” are better when slightly hard. This argument applies to another marshmallow based Easter candy, Peeps. There may not be an answer to this esoteric question, but there is no doubt that they are one, if not the, most sought after Easter candy that we offer. (for the record, we prefer them slightly crunchy)

Did you know that we are one of the oldest Brach’s Candy distributors in the nation!

Since Day One, whenever that may have been, each bag contained a rainbow of colors and flavors. In 2019, the color assortment features Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, and White with delightful tastes such as Grape, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Raspberry, Strawberry, and Vanilla. Each piece is individually wrapped making them perfect for Easter Egg Hunts hence their name.

We have a customer who dropped them out of a helicopter, another who tossed them from the top of a Ferris Wheel and one who scattered them over a nine-hole golf course! Of course, you don’t have to go to lengths to enjoy them. They taste just as good when included in an Easter Basket or put in a colleagues candy jar or retrieved from your briefcase or purse or found a few months later in a desk drawer.

Although increasingly hard to find, these delightful Easter Candy have brought joy to many generations, and we hope this continues as Easter wouldn’t be the same without a colorful Brach’s Marshmallow Egg. Let’s hope we don’t lose the Goose who laid them!

Candy Contests, Candy History, Candy News, Licorice

Giveaway: Enter to Win Our Last Bag of Licorice Snaps!

June 15, 2018 by Laurnie Wilson

Black licorice. When it comes to candy, this may be one of the most polarizing topics out there. Licorice haters may always hate, but licorice lovers are some of the most die-hard fans we know. So if you love licorice, then you already know that Licorice Snaps were a household name for generations.

Licorice Snaps: The Holy Grail of Licorice

In 1914, Martin Kretchmer founded the American Licorice Company in Chicago, Illinois. Back then, Black Licorice Twists were the focus, and when those caught on, the company began to expand their offerings. It wasn’t until the 1930’s, however, when The Original Snaps Chewy Classic Candy came onto the scene. This treat, with its chewy licorice center and pastel-colored candy coating, soon became a cult favorite amongst licorice lovers, nationwide.

Through the years, The Original Snaps Chewy Classic Candy offered countless moments of joy to candy lovers young and old alike. But, in recent years, the candy was discontinued, leaving many a licorice connoisseur to get their fix elsewhere. We are always sorry to see the end of a retro candy, especially one as iconic as The Original Snaps.

But then, we stumbled across something wonderful in our midst: one bag of The Original Snaps Chewy Classic Candy.

How this single gem escaped us before, we aren’t certain. But, we’ve decided to host a giveaway for our last remaining bag of Snaps. After all, it could be the last bag left in the country, so it only seems right to send it off with a bang.

Here’s How to Enter

To enter the giveaway, make a strong case for yourself in the comments section below: why should we give you our final bag of Snaps? You could include a nostalgic memory, a funny event–anything that shows us not just how much you love and appreciate this special licorice treat, but why you’re deserving of the very last bite.

So, time to flex your creative muscle! We can’t wait to read your responses.

Snaps Giveaway responses will be accepted until July 2nd, 2018. The winner will be chosen and notified via email on July 5th, 2018.

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