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It’s time to skip the name-brand classics and go for a different kind of classic — the iconic, yet local candy brands that don’t entail a network of global distribution. Instead, these regional treats are considered hometown heroes, unique to the place they were created.
Many of these home-grown candy choices can be found in the local shops and old-school candy bars in the heart of town. Plus, it will be all worth it knowing you’re supporting small businesses rather than the unlimited shelf space designated for Snickers bars, Hershey’s Kisses, and Sour Patch Kids.
This is a chocolate-on-chocolate type of candy bar. Does it get any better than that? The haters (aka sour candy lovers) will say yes, but we all know chocolate is and forever will be king.
Picture this: whipped chocolate and a heavy dose of malt all wrapped up in a hard milk chocolate shell. Sign me up.
The Malty Melty bar is made in the heart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, by the Oshkosh Candy Company. But they don’t distribute it elsewhere, so you’ll either have to visit or take on that Wisconsinite title. The latter may be an extreme option, but this chocolate bar is worth it.
These Coconut Patties offer a little taste of paradise with every bit. They’re creamy, coconutty and chocolatey — the trifecta of deliciousness! It’s like a piña colada — but make it dessert. Plus, you can get them in a bunch of different flavors, from key lime to island rum. High-fives all around for this groundbreaking creation.
Rich chocolate. Sweet honey. Roasted peanuts. And chewy nougat. These California classics are made by the Annabelle Candy Company in Hayward, California. They basically have a cult following and for good reason. The Big Hunk bars are de-lish. Period.
But you can’t find them everywhere. They’re not easily accessible in other parts of the country. Californians, on the other hand, are rolling in these Big Hunkers.
Goo Goo Cluster bars are a Nashville classic. They even have a Goo Goo Shop & Dessert Bar for visitors wanting a sweet treat and a little bit of Nashville history.
This candy bar combines decadent chocolate with caramel, marshmallow nougat and freshly roasted peanuts. In fact, the Goo Goo Cluster is the first bar that mixed more than just one principal ingredient. It’s a history-making kind of candy bar.
Sky Bars are one of the Northeast’s most beloved treats. They has four fillings — nougat, fudge, toffee and the legendary peanut whip.
Even though the maker of the Sky Bar closed its doors back in 2018, a private buyer has plans to relaunch the brand. So watch out Northeasterners — the Sky Bar isn’t done quite yet. It’s coming back for a well-deserved victory lap.
In the age of Grubhub and Postmates, it’s super easy to place an online order and have it waiting on your doorstep within the hour. That’s convenient and all, but there’s nothing that can quite live up to the foods (and candies) that taste like home with every bite. And peanut M&Ms don’t count!
33 states prefer chocolate to fruity candy
Utah residents buy the most candy per capita
All 3 states that start with “O” love Starburst
Mound Bars and Peanut M&Ms didn’t make it to the top of any state’s list
M&Ms reign supreme in US candy sales, followed by Reese’s Cups and Hershey Bars
