Squirrel Nut Zippers Candy & Other Classic Candy Favorites

If you love old-fashioned candies, visit the Miles Kimball Candy Shoppe. We’ve got a great selection of nostalgic candies to choose from. Give them as unique gifts or enjoy them yourself. Many come in decorative tins that make great keepsakes.

Here is a look at the top 10 candies your grandparents likely used to love. Many of them are available here at Miles Kimball!

1. Saltwater Taffy: Take a trip down memory lane with this classic assortment of Taffy Town® saltwater taffy. Enjoy up to 15 assorted flavors, packaged in a nostalgic box that’s perfect to keep for storing other candy or kitchen goods.
2. Squirrel Nut Zippers® Candy: Do they still make squirrel nuts candy, officially known as Squirrel Nut Zippers candy? The answer is yes! Squirrel Nut chews candy is fondly remembered by many. These delicious, individually wrapped vanilla nut chocolate caramel chews take you right back to childhood. First made in 1926, these salty and sweet treats have remained popular throughout the years.
3. Caramel Creams®: Biting into one of these delicious caramels with its chewy caramel exterior and soft fondant center is an indulgence all its own. Made for more than 100 years, Goetze’s Caramel Creams are individually wrapped for ultimate freshness and perfect to give as gifts or simply to enjoy yourself as an occasional treat.
4. Old-Fashioned Root Beer Barrel Candy: Enjoy the sweet taste of root beer with this old-fashioned candy. Each individually wrapped barrel carries the authentic taste of root beer and takes you back to the time of dime store visits to the candy counter.
5. Fruit Slices: Bite into a burst of flavor with these gourmet fruit slices, just like the ones you remember from when you were young. Enjoy the tangy flavors of lime, lemon, orange and cherry. They’re colorful and delicious — perfect for displaying at a party or keeping as a treat for yourself.
6. Neapolitan Coconut Rainbow Bar: Enjoy the old-fashioned, coconut-infused flavors of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla in this delicious, individually wrapped bar. These have been an American favorite since 1894.
7. Circus Peanuts: Don’t miss this dime store favorite — marshmallow and banana combine in these peanut-shaped gems from childhood. Fill your candy dish with these goodies and watch them disappear.
8. Mrs. Kimball’s Mini Cow Tales: Bite into the creamy goodness of these caramel-flavored cow tales with cream centers. Give these bite-size treats as a gift or keep them for yourself.
9. Thomas Kincade® Tin of Old-Fashioned Chocolate Fudge: Delight in the small-batch fudge taste of these smooth and creamy chocolates. The tin itself is a gift, featuring artwork hearkening back to simpler times. This makes a great hostess or holiday gift.
10. Mrs. Kimball’s Candy Shoppe Nostalgic Candy Mix Keepsake Tin: Send a variety of nostalgic candies, including Banana Split Chews, Bit-O-Honey, Tootsie Rolls, caramel creams and root beer barrels. Your gift recipient can enjoy the decorative tin for years to come. You can even refill it with our 15-ounce refill bag.

If you love these, you’re sure to love our many other unique food and candy items at Miles Kimball. Shop our selection today for unique gifts and unexpected finds at affordable prices.

If you love these, you’re sure to love our many other unique food and candy items at Miles Kimball. Shop our selection today for unique gifts and unexpected finds at affordable prices.