chocolate.jpgHalloween Candy for Grown-Ups!

Just in case you were convinced that Halloween candy was solely for the enjoyment of the little ones or if you happen to be the parent of those kids who guard their “candy stash” with their lives, here is the perfect solution!  Take a look at this terrific list and just say “no” to the usual Halloween haul!

So if you love:

Nestle Crunch

Place an order with MarieBelle for their Croquette au Chocolat!  This chocolate treat uses delicate, buttery European cookies to add crispy, crunchy texture to either milk or dark chocolate!  The elegant packaging is icing on the cake! (pictured above, mariebelle.com) 

P.S.  If you happen to live in the NYC area the MarieBelle Sunday Brunch at their Madison Avenue location sounds divine!

maltbar.gifTwix

Enjoy Bon Bon Bar’s upgrade on this cookie and candy combination!  This LA based confectioner blends malt ganache with traditional shortbread to create a delicious candy bar in either dark or milk chocolate. (bonbonbar.com)

Dots

fruitsquares.jpgThis movie theatre staple grows up with Irresistible Fruit Squares from John & Kira’s!  These fruit squares are made of strawberry, raspberry, apricot and blackberry puree which is then rolled in organic sugar. (johnandkiras.com)

Peeps

The little Flower Candy Company offers homemade marshmallows in four flavors:  cinnamon, vanilla, chocolate and coffee.  All are  freshly prepared without artificial ingredients! (littleflowercandyco.com)

maltballs.jpgWhoppers

Promising a flash back to childhood, Jacques Torres sells malt balls coated in milk and dark chocolate!  Presentation is in a stylish cylindrical container. (jacquestorres.com)

Reese’s

peanutbuttercup.jpgIf you love peanut butter cups, trade up for Chocolate Spring’s version!  Featuring milk chocolate, fresh peanut butter filling and a toping of nuts and fleur de sel, these confections are terrific! (choclatesprings.com)

Snickers

Matching this classic candy bar’s nougat and peanuts, Bridgewater’s Chocolates offer their Chewy Peanut Bar, layered with nougat, crunchy peanuts and soft caramel enrobed in milk chocolate. (bridgewaterchocolate.com)

Many thanks to Bon Appetit (October 2008) for suggesting these sophisticated alternatives to traditional favorites!  And happy indulging to all of us too old to go door to door!  (Bon Appetit (1-year), $15)

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