I hope all of you had a splendid weekend, filled with lots of relaxation and fun! I cleaned and organized my house while the husband was hunting in Georgia. I did manage to squeeze in some fun with friends, and a birthday celebration for my sister, #3 of the 6 girls! Happy 27th, C!
Just in time for Halloween, approaching this Sunday, I thought I would provide a list of Southern Candies I found on wikianswers. Please add ones that are absent from the list, as I feel there could be a lot more listed, than the ones I provided. Have you tried many of these candies? Guess you learn something new everyday, I thought pralines were more of a specialty in Savannah and Charleston, but I guess they go as far south as New Orleans. Love those tasty treats! Hope y’all enjoy!
- Benne seed candy – such as Benne Brittle, found primarily in the coastal regions of Georgia and South Carolina
- Kentucky Cream Candy – a pulled candy that is made usually during the colder months (40 deg or below) of the year when humidity is low
- Peanut brittle
- Pecan brittle
- Pecan Divinity
- Pralines – a specialty of New Orleans
GooGoo Clusters, Yummy! My favorite southern candy is Mallocups.
My grandmother always made the best peanut brittle! Happy Monday!
I love pralines–so yummy! Happy Monday!
Mmmm…now I want candy with the coffe I am drinking! I love th epumpkins in your first photo…I could so make those and might just have to!!
I believe King Leo peppermint sticks (as sold at Williams-Sonoma and other nice places) are made in Chattanooga!
Well now that my mouth is totally watering! Have you ever seen someone make pulled candy? It is only for the experienced, that's for sure! You basically are "pulling" it while it's still piping hot. I'm pretty sure the people pulling it have no feeling left in their hands! But it tastes SO good!
I am so not happy I read your blog post….. I'm craving EVERYTHING now!!!! HAHAH!!!
YUMMMMMMMMM!
Ok .. with each recipe I really want to move to the south!!! Yummy… HHL
Yipes….I actually haven't tried any of those, although they all look yummy!
Okay, I am hungry now!
That top image is too cute!!
Now I want a banana moonpie! LOL
I love pralines!!! We always made them growing up when the weather got cooler! They're delicious on their own but crumble them over vanilla ice cream and you're in heaven!!
I am gonna steal the idea in your first picture, too cute! Is that a So. Living pic?
I LOVE the minipumpkins at the top. That's a cute idea.
I think my favorite sweets are moonpies and pralines, and right now I'm wishing I had some!
oh geez. all that yummy sugary goodness…my sweet tooth is calling!
What fun sounding goodies. I'm from LA and we don't have any special treats – that I know of. Although I have heard of peanut brittle 🙂
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MMmmmmm, Moon Pies! can't remember the last time I had one and now I have a craving!
I love pralines
Squirrel Nut Zippers~Yum!
I've had Benne wafers and I LOVE King Leo peppermint sticks.
We make wonderful pecan pralines, along with the traditional pecan fudge, to give as Christmas gifts. Oh, that melt in your mouth brown sugar and butter goodness! MMMMmmm! Cocoons, little shortbread logs rolled in confectioner's sugar, are another family favorite.