FOOD NEWS
You Can Still Find These Retro Candies At Cracker Barrel
BY Megan Hageman
Sugar Babies
Sugar Babies candy was created in 1935 as an iteration of the Sugar Daddy, which is best described as a caramel brick on a stick.
Like the elder version, these candy bits are made of mostly chewy milk caramel. However, they're swathed in a sugary outer layer that gives them a taste similar to candy corn.
Charleston Chew
At about twice the length of a standard Snickers or Butterfinger, Charleston Chew features a sticky nougat in flavors of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry.
All three start rather tough as you bite into the outer milk chocolate, but the nougat slowly dissolves into a marshmallow-like taste and texture as you continue chewing.
Mary Jane
Mary Jane candies, named after founder Charles N. Miller's favorite aunt, are unique in that they combine molasses and peanut butter instead of using a caramel base.
The peanut butter is quite prominent. It's similar in taste to the roasted peanuts you would crunch on at the ballpark but swirled with sugar for a sweet and salty sensation.
MiniMini Chicles
MiniMini Chicles are sometimes referred to by past names like Tiny Chiclets or Chicles Mini Fruit Gum. These tiny squares begin as candy before turning into gum.
The candy-coated orange, yellow, green, and pink tablets are described by their maker, Gerrit J. Verburg Co., as fruity and tropical.
Creme Savers
In their heyday, Creme Savers were available in Strawberries & Creme, Orange & Creme, Raspberry & Creme, and even Chocolate & Caramel Creme flavors.
Though the brand was discontinued in 2011, the strawberry and orange varieties have returned to certain markets. These candies come in swirled flavors of fruit mixed with cream.