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Chocolates Tropical Caramel. Photo: Djamel E Ramoul |
At this time of year, many of us develop an
insatiable appetite for scrumptious Halloween treats. So we send our packs of trick-or-treaters on their annual pilgrimages, dressed in ghoulish costumes—and then gather around the table and marvel at the hordes of delectable sweets they unveil from their hunts.
Generations ago, Halloween candy makers were simply our moms in the kitchen, dividing their time between creating candied and toffee apples and sticky popcorn balls. Soon, manufacturers—inspired by this lucrative phenomenon—began creating a variety of Halloween candy of their own.
Today, the impeccable taste of Halloween candy reigns supreme and promises to satisfy all who indulge—trick-or-treaters or not.
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Halloween's Long History
The Halloween tradition, as we know it today, was derived from ancient pagan rituals and later developed into respectable Halloween customs based on our Celtic heritage. The name Halloween comes from the Catholic day of observance, "All Hallows Day."
Candy Corn Reigns Supreme
Candy corn is perhaps the king of Halloween candy. These yummy treats are fashioned after the shape of corn kernels in commemoration of the harvest season. Candy corn was
introduced in the 1880s by the Wunderle Candy Company of Philadelphia. The Goelitz Confectionary Company in
Cincinnati began commercial production of the treat in 1898, making it affordable for the masses.
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Arguably the Most Popular Candy Bar
It's a testament to their tastiness that Snickers bars are the world's biggest-selling candy bar, with annual sales of $2 billion—and their fun-size bars are an absolute hit at Halloween. These tasty treats, coated with milk chocolate and loaded with peanuts, caramel and nougat, debuted in 1930 by the Mars family—who incidentally named the bar after one of their favorite horses. The best part is, there are only 80 calories per fun-size bar.
Disgustingly Gross Flavors
These tiny beans may be more suitable as a "trick" than a "treat." Bertie Bott's Every Flavor Beans set a new standard in repulsion. Introduced in the Harry Potter book series, these freakish delicacies are sought after by Potter fans and gourmet risk takers around the globe. The tiny jelly beans deliver a variety of vividly revolting flavors with tastes of mud, sausage, frog legs, ear wax and many more.
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Decadent Chocolates
If you marvel at extravagant flavors, these chocolates will bring a twinkle to your eye. William Dean Chocolates' unique and succulent confections come in surprising flavors ranging from lemongrass and coconut to grapefruit and Tarragon. Each morsel is hand-made and artfully crafted into eloquent shapes with stunning designs. These cherished jewels are a pampered indulgence—only share them with a select few. The luscious treats are available in their Largo, FL, store or online at williamdeanchocolates.com.