Walk Down Memory Lane with 7 Old Fashioned Candies from Your Childhood
Candy wasn’t always as flash and bang as it is today. There were times, it might be hard to believe, when all kids wanted was nothing more than little colored dots of sugar attached to a piece of paper.
It just goes to show you, cold hard sugar unites us all!
And while candy today is arguably better, there is something to be said for that old fashioned candy of our youth that just ends up staying with you, now matter how long it’s been.
Let’s take a walk down memory lane, shall we?
Candy Buttons
An old time candy classic, this simple candy (whoever thought of this was genius) has made millions of kids happy across the country. Part of the fun was pulling the bits off the paper without sticking.
Candy Cigarettes
Clearly the candy makers of yesterday were not quite as concerned with the idea that teaching kids it was “cool” to have a cigarette was bad news, like it is today. They were an easy way to feel a bit more grown up back in the day.
Nik-L-Nips
Growing up, we called these wax bottles and they were a favorite. A precursor to the Gusher, simply bite off the top and drink that delicious syrupy liquid down. The best part? Of course was popping the rest of the bottle in your mouth and chewing it like gum for a while.
Atomic Fireballs
Another favorite, the ultimate jawbreaker candy these packed an extra special punch, extreme heat! How often did you have contests around the neighborhood to see exactly how many (and how long) you could stand these before they were too much?
Rock Candy
What better way to get an absolute sugar high (and subsequent crash) than a stick, or two, of rock candy? There was something about the crunchy sweetness of these pure sugar sticks that were so great, and probably funded the college educations of many dentist’s kids.
Root Beer Barrels
Simple, yet effectively delicious, that’s the best way to describe a root beer barrel. For many, this was the first introduction to what would soon become a favorite soft drink. They packed a strong flavor that just wouldn’t quit down to the last drop.
Ribbon Candy
Perhaps the classiest of the old fashioned candy hierarchy is the ribbon candy. Delicately and elegantly twisted with amazing flavor combinations, these weren’t only delicious but could also be considered works of art.
Now, let’s hear from you, what are some of your favorite candies from your childhood? Did we miss any good ones? Let us know in the comments!
