In the South, its clear we have never lost our love forsweet treats.
Here are the standout candy stores in every Southern state.
Pizzelles Confections offers a variety of in-house-made delights, from ice cream and cakes to cookies and even soda.
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But the true star of the show is the hand-crafted chocolates.
From peanut brittle and fudge to hand-dipped chocolates and caramels, all of Greers creations are made from scratch.
Over the years, the shop has maintained its vintage charm.
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First-timers should also try Muth’s famous bourbon balls made with Very Old Barton bourbon.
Years later, they transformed their garage into a candy store, where Louis recipes are still used today.
But as they say, the best things are worth waiting for.
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And if youve never tried chocolate-dipped potato chips, this is the place to change that.
This real-life Candyland is filled with shelves of colorful candy, cases of homemade treats, and playful LED-signs.
Its like wandering through a museumexcept this time, you get to take the exhibits home.
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truetreatscandy.com; 144 High St, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425; 304-461-4714
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