Mother’s Day is nearly here, whether you remembered or not! Sunday, May 8th is a day for moms, grandmothers, and all kinds of maternal figures to enjoy their day in the sun. If you’re still on the fence about how… Read More
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Why Jelly Beans Make Great Easter Egg Treats
If you celebrate Easter with kids in your family, jelly beans can be a crucial holiday component. While many people give each other boxes of chocolates, or chocolate eggs or bunnies, jelly beans can be an equally appropriate and fun… Read More
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The History of the Chocolate Easter Egg
Easter is a joyous day that’s celebrated with many egg-themed festivities, including Easter chocolates. Whether you crave a cream egg or find peanut butter filled eggs to be the perfect treat, we have a selection of chocolate Easter eggs to… Read More
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What is Marzipan, Anyway?
If you’d like to broaden your taste palette, you should know that Wockenfuss offers assorted fruit-shaped and pistachio marzipan dark chocolate as two of our many candy specialties. The history of chocolate bars and treats is always an interesting topic,… Read More
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The Origins of Malted Milk Balls
Malted milk balls are a classic chocolatey favorite. In 1887, William Horlick, a food manufacturer from England, settled in Racine, Wisconsin, and experimented with producing dried milk products. Thus, Horlick created malted milk powder. At the time, he wanted to… Read More
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The Surprising History of Jordan Almonds
Whether you know them as that ever-present wedding favor or as a pastel treat in your grandmother’s candy dish, Jordan almonds have been with us for quite some time. They’re crunchy, elegant, candied almonds that can be surprisingly enticing. If… Read More
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What Makes Caramel Unique?
Caramel is a rich, sweet confection that’s eminently craveable. At Wockenfuss Candies, we offer many caramel specialties, from carmallows (individually wrapped caramel-covered marshmallows) to caramel apples and bite-sized truffles. Today we’ll share why this decadent dessert is unique.
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A Few Health Benefits of Ginger Candy
It might seem ironic to tie ginger candy to health benefits. However, healthy sweets exist! Ginger has a long history of helping people combat various health issues. For example, people often use ginger root and tea to solve digestive problems…. Read More
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What’s the Difference Between Chocolate and Fudge?
Chocolate and fudge are equally delicious, depending on your own preferences. However, the two tasty treats are not the same. Let’s look at the difference between chocolate and fudge.