Over the years, Oh Henry Candy Bars have been associated with Hank Aaron the baseball player, and O.Henry the author. The candy may have been introduced in 1920 - if you are confused, read further - and, in reality, its name came from a young man who used to come to the candy store where chocolate was being made and sold.
Here's some interesting trivia that further sheds light on the origins of the O’Henry Bar postulating that this delicious chocolate and peanut amalgamation may trace its roots back to Incan culture.
Hiram Bingham, in his 1911 book, “Last City of the Incas,” highlighting the creation of Machu Picchu Last City of the Incas, mentions on Page 140 that natives made his group an emergency ration consisting of crude candy sugar and a handful of roasted peanuts placed in an oblong-shaped log of hardwood which the explorers enjoyed on their return journey.
This timeline coincides with an unverified account of a similar candy – The Tom Henry Bar - being invented in 1910 which gives credibility to the O’Henry Bar being mentioned in a 1915 Tom Swift novel that said it was used an “energy bar” during the First World War.
Regardless of where the name came from, this candy bar fills all the criteria for being delicious with peanuts, caramel, and rich milk chocolate!
Over the years, Oh Henry Candy Bars have been associated with Hank Aaron the baseball player, and O.Henry the author. The candy may have been introduced in 1920 - if you are confused, read further - and, in reality, its name came from a young man who used to come to the candy store where chocolate was being made and sold.
Here's some interesting trivia that further sheds light on the origins of the O’Henry Bar postulating that this delicious chocolate and peanut amalgamation may trace its roots back to Incan culture.
Hiram Bingham, in his 1911 book, “Last City of the Incas,” highlighting the creation of Machu Picchu Last City of the Incas, mentions on Page 140 that natives made his group an emergency ration consisting of crude candy sugar and a handful of roasted peanuts placed in an oblong-shaped log of hardwood which the explorers enjoyed on their return journey.
This timeline coincides with an unverified account of a similar candy – The Tom Henry Bar - being invented in 1910 which gives credibility to the O’Henry Bar being mentioned in a 1915 Tom Swift novel that said it was used an “energy bar” during the First World War.
Regardless of where the name came from, this candy bar fills all the criteria for being delicious with peanuts, caramel, and rich milk chocolate!
Never received candy. Refund given with no explanation.
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Guest
Excellent experience
Candyfavorites.com made shopping for my husband's favorite candy a breeze. He loves O'Henry bars ,which are hard to find. The candy arrived quickly, well packaged and fresh. Thank-you for a great shopping experience. Will surely buy again :blush:
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Guest
I ordered oh henry's and
I ordered oh henry's and necco wafers. I've shared them with everybody at work and we've enjoyed them very much! I wish for 7up bars
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Nancy M.
Candy was delivered quickly and
Candy was delivered quickly and is nice and fresh.
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Gary B.
It tasted just like it
It tasted just like it did over 10 years ago. Shared some with friends and the smiles and comments you knew that you had shared a great candy bar. It was nice to see that the bar is now a double bar. GREAT JOB.
Everything Wonderful...Fresh always, Deliver Quick. The only think was the order was large & in one bag would have liked in two bags. Recommend to everyone...Thank you Always
My husband who doesn’t eat candy has become hooked on the black jelly beans
My husband who doesn’t eat candy has become hooked on the black jelly beans. I prefer the small jelly beans but this was the second time I tried to get the small ones but it seems everyone does because they were out of stock both
Whenever I come across the Fruit Rolls, the vanilla has always been my favorite and the least flavor to be in the bag! Whenever I saw just the vanilla by themselves, I had to buy the 5lb bag. Even though they’re my favorite, after the final price to get them, unfortunately, I won’t be able to buy them a second time unless I win the lottery! But I definitely am satisfied with my purchase!
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