Candy is a staple of holidays. Of course Halloween being the biggest. But then there is also tons of candy around for Christmas, Easter and the 4th of July. So why is it that there isn’t Thanksgiving candy? Everyone always talks about the turkey, the potatoes, the cranberry sauce, the stuffing, and the pumpkin pies. But what about candy?
Thanksgiving is unfortunately stuck between Halloween and Christmas. I guess people thought the Halloween candy could hold them over until Christmas. But personally, I don’t think its fair. Thanksgiving is a great holiday, and it should get attention from the candy community! Maybe a chocolate set of the original Thanksgiving complete with chocolate pilgrims, indians, and a giant turkey! Or for non chocolate lovers, a gummy set!
There could be lollipops shaped like turkeys. Maybe even lollipops that taste like turkey! Wait, nevermind, that would be disgusting. So candy lovers, I put the question to you. What candy would you like to see as Thanksgiving candy? Or should Thanksgiving forever remain the lost holiday??
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With the advent of flavored Marshmallow Peeps (i.e. Cocoa Cats for Halloween, Cookie-flavored Christmas Peeps, and Vanilla and Orange Valentines Hearts), I think it would be only appropriate that the Peeps folks release pumpkin-pie flavored peeps (and regular peeps in turkey shapes). Not too far-fetched, considering they even release July 4 Peeps now.
I wholeheartedly agree! Thanksgiving peeps should be made!
There are chocolate turkeys, wrapped in colorful foil. And don’t overlook maple sugar candy shaped like fall leaves. Very Thanksgiving-ish.
You can buy Thanksgiving candy molds for cornucopias, pumpkins and Mayflower boats and wishbones.