Candy Hearts

America has been in love with candy conversation hearts since 1902, and over 120 Valentine's Day later, we’re still professing our love with the whimsical candies. Officially known as Sweethearts, candy conversation hearts were originally manufactured by the New England Confectionery Co. (better known as Necco) as part of an assortment containing horseshoe-, baseball-, postcard-, and watch-shaped candies. Though the rest of the line was eventually dropped, gifting candy hearts became a classic Valentine's day idea.

Sweethearts have been made using the same simple recipe for well over a century, but they saw a major change in 2018, when Necco abruptly went out of business. Fortunately, the brand was saved by the Spangler Candy Co., and after a two-year hiatus, candy conversation hearts returned to store shelves in 2020, a bright spot from an all-around tough pandemic year.

In keeping with tradition, Spangler’s core collection of Sweethearts features classic candy heart sayings from years past.

The company also releases new candy heart sayings every year, each based on a central theme. The following winners this year include "Tweet Me," "Text Me," "You Rock," "Soul Mate," "Love Bug," and "Me + You." The following classic expressions reappear on the candies: "Puppy Love," "Sweet Love," "Sweet Pea," and "Love Me." Recent additions to the Sweetheart lineup include new boxes: Dazzled Tarts and Sweethearts en Español.

Stretch your creativity and chocolate coat your Oreos topped with a candy heart.

Follow this link for easy step-by-step directions  

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