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Contraband- Peppermint and Molasses Hard Candy

Contraband- Peppermint and Molasses Hard Candy

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First made in the 1800s. In the 1930s, these candies were dubbed “contraband” by one candy-maker, possibly because gangsters and speakeasies were popular at that time… or because he gave broken pieces to children heading to school—where candy was forbidden. 4 oz in a heat-sealed bag with the history on the label.

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