In most Southern households there is always room fordessert.
They’re the treats our grandparents gave us after church or dentists gave us before cleaning our teeth.
In short, they offer a taste of a Southern childhood.
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Swing bySouthern Candymakersthe next time you’re in New Orleans to try their classic take on the treat.
Why would you put mashed potatoes in your candy?
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We can thankRuth Booefor blending two vicescandy and liquorinto one delectable, bite-sized treat.
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The liquor-filled treats were an instant hit and been a regular atKentucky Derby partiesand cookie swaps ever since.
The treat was a hit and has been a favorite in the South and beyond for over 100 years.
And as any Southerner knows,MoonPiesare best served with a frosty cold RC Cola.
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She tasted the error, added some peanuts, and was delighted by itas have generations of Southerners since.
Now, the “mistake' is celebrated nationwide as January 26 which was declared National Peanut Brittle Day.
Her name lives on in the form of these caramel-covered marshmallows that pack a sweet punch.
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Louisville’s local treat, ideally fromMuth’s Candywho make them in small batches in traditional copper pots.
A thick layer of chocolate and roasted peanuts cover a cherry center made from real maraschinos.
Chick-o-Stick
Born in Texas in the 1930s this crunchy peanut flavored treat has a national following.
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