They Don’t Make Candy Like This Anymore: 20 Sweet Treats from Before the ’50s
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They Don’t Make Candy Like This Anymore: 20 Sweet Treats from Before the ’50s

Before brightly colored gummies and mass-market chocolate bars took over the candy aisles, sweet lovers reached for old-fashioned treats that were handmade, hard-boiled, and bursting with charm. These vintage goodies were the stars of corner stores, soda fountains, and grandma’s candy dish. Some are still around, though harder to find—while others have all but vanished. […]

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