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These luscious little chocolates are the perfect snack! Chocolate-covered caramels, buckeyes, nonpareils in perfectly portioned sizes so you can eat as many as you like…and not too much! They melt-in-your mouth and are flavor packed…just like the big sizes, without the muss and fuss. The Take-A-Break size makes them perfect for car rides, lunch boxes, and work time snacks. PLUS – they’re a great way to beat-the-heat! Just pop them in the freezer and when you’re ready, pop them in your mouth! Cool and delightful as any Popsicle!
Product Details
Size: Eight 1.5 ounce bags in a 6 9⁄16 x 4 13⁄16 x 2" box
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
The chocolate candies in our Take-A-Break selections all have a venerable history. They have been enjoyed since the late 1800s when chocolate went from being gritty to smooth, and chocolates with fillings were all the rage. Enjoyed at card games and penny candy stores, fashionable and available.
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The chocolate candies in our Take-A-Break selections all have a venerable history. They have been enjoyed since the late 1800s when chocolate went from being gritty to smooth, and chocolates with fillings were all the rage. Enjoyed at card games and penny candy stores, fashionable and available.
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.
Ducked into True Treats on a visit to Harper's Ferry. Great store with the movies running in the old theater and lots of fun candy to look at. Bought some delicious Milk Chocolate Buds. These put any other kiss to shame. Wish I had bought some of the dark chocolate as well.
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Yvonne M Cywinski
Take a Break pleasures!
Perfect flavors with excellent quality! Pleasantly surprising gift in memory of peaceful times.
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Joseph Wilburn
Historic Candy
I joyfully indulged this Take-A-Break Chocolate Box reminds me of the Historic by gone era on how these Candies originated and to appreciate everything behind this sweetness and texture.
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