Nostalgic candy that brings back memories
Candy is not just a guilty pleasure but one that evokes clear memories of our youth. Whether it’s biking to the local stationery store to spend your allowance on treats or savoring the bounty of your Halloween trick, certain candies bring waves of nostalgia with just a glance at the wrapper.
An old school classic candy that is sure to bring back memories is Nik L Nips. Now, as an adult, you’re probably wondering what the heck these are, but once you see these little wax bottles filled with fruit-flavored water, you’ll know in a heartbeat. How many times did you bite into the tiny neck of these to suck up a mere teaspoon of sweetened liquid? It seems like you could go through dozens before your sugar craving is satisfied. And when you got to the last of the pack, you’d start chewing on the wax, hoping to squeeze out any remaining bits of sweetness. Ah… good times!
Another candy that will bring equally frustrating waves of nostalgia are candy buttons. Everyone remembers these strips of sweet dots that as children we ate like robots even though they were not necessarily anyone’s favorite. Something about getting them out of the paper shreds and the bright colors made them fun to eat which is why we loved them. Sure, they weren’t as good as a candy bar, but they worked.
In the glory days of our politically incorrect youth, children imitated their chain-smoking parents by indulging in a dose of candy cigarettes. These chalky, minty white sticks with their faux red tips looked just like the real thing but without the harmful toxins. It’s hard to believe these vintage accessories are still available today, but they are. While you may want to keep them away from your kids so you don’t put any ideas in their heads, you’re old enough to enjoy your own 24-pack whenever you feel like it. Also, they are much safer than a real pack of Camels.
While candy cigarettes are certainly nostalgic, people who prefer old-school sweets that aren’t as controversial will love rekindling their love of Charleston Chews. A longtime favorite of dentists everywhere for their supreme filler removal capabilities, these chewy treats are a wonderful blend of milk chocolate covered nougat goodness. Charleston Chews come with strawberry or vanilla flavored nougat.
Another type of candy from our youth that “pulls our teeth out” is good old-fashioned Sugar Daddy pop. Made of sweet, gooey candy, these lollipops are the stuff tooth fairy dreams are made of. His dentist should send him a thank you note for his new BMW.
For a walk down memory lane that doesn’t involve your pearly whites, there are a number of nostalgic candies that are still hugely popular today with adults and kids. Tootsie Rolls, Chuckles, Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, and Good & Plentys are just a few treats that have stood the test of time, accompanying us from childhood to adulthood.
Tootsie Rolls are true classics of American candy. These delicious chocolate chews have just the right texture as they are soft yet sturdy and won’t knock your teeth out in the chewing process. What makes them classic is their understated brown, white and red waxed paper wrappers. So simple, yet so perfect!
Speaking of perfection, the combination of chocolate and peanut butter in Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups is definitely on the list of things that make this world a better place. Creamy peanut butter covered in a pillow of milk chocolate goodness is truly a treat fit for kings.
For those who prefer their chocolate to fly by itself, the classic Hershey’s Kiss with its elegant silver wrapper and “kiss” paper label is always a favorite with people of all ages. So small, yet so tasty, pop one in your mouth anytime for a tasty treat that’s sure to bring back memories. Do you remember your first kiss?
for not chocolate nostalgic sweets Two classic movies that fit the bill as everyone’s double-feature youth classics are Good & Plentys and Chuckles. Good & Plentys Licorice Tips have hard candy coatings for a long lasting candy experience. For an easier on the teeth experience, Chuckles Sugar Coated Jelly Beans will have you smiling with their soft sweetness. Laughs come in cherry, lemon, lime, licorice, and orange for a rainbow of fun on your tongue.
No matter what type of candy you prefer, there are certain iconic types and brands that bring back memories flooding. All you need to do is see a wrapper and you will immediately be transported back to your childhood. From gobbling up miniature Reeses peanut butter cups and Hershey’s Kisses on Halloween to gobbling up Good & Plentys and Chuckles at the movies, candy holds a special place in our hearts and brings us back to an innocent time when everything was new. So when the pressures of adulthood get you down, grab a handful of Tootsie Rolls and return to a time when a little candy made everything a little brighter.