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Grandma's Retro Butterscotch Disks

Grandma's Retro Butterscotch Disks

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From Old Time Medicine to Retro Treats

Hard candies such as stain glass originated as throat lozenges and treats. The boiled sugars of the 1600s evolved into drops in the 1700s – and of course stain glass. By the mid to late 1800s, familiar hard candies like strawberry filled candy, clove balls, sour balls, and others were all the rage.

Butterscotch – Turn-of-the-Century Tasty!

The butterscotch originated in England at the turn-of-century as a toffee, candy, and flavor with its primary ingredients being butter and sugar. Unlike other hard candy favorites, which started as medicines, butterscotch was all about FUN! Its irresistible, buttery, complex flavor has long been a favorite of grandmothers… and the generations of children who received them!

4 oz of individually wrapped candies with the history on the label.

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The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!

True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.