3 Candy Bars You’ve Probably Never Tried (But Should)
If you think all legendary candy bars come from giant brands like Hershey or Cadbury, let us to introduce you to a delicious little secret hiding in plain sight… Idaho. Yes, the potato state isn’t just about fries and mashed sides. It’s also home to the Idaho Candy Company, a small candy maker that’s been crafting unique candy bars for over a century. They may be a name you've never heard of before, but once you try their creations, you’ll wonder why these treats aren’t household names everywhere.
First up is the iconic Idaho Spud Candy Bar, which immediately wins the award for most confusing name in candy history because... there are absolutely no potatoes involved. Instead, this retro favorite features a fluffy marshmallow center coated in dark chocolate and rolled in coconut, giving it a rustic “potato-like” look that’s equal parts quirky and delicious. It’s soft, chocolatey, slightly chewy, and tastes like something straight out of an old-fashioned candy shop, which honestly makes it even more fun to eat.
Next comes the Cherry Cocktail Candy Bar, a treat that combines creamy milk chocolate, crunchy peanuts, and a sweet cherry center that has a nostalgic flavor you just don’t see in modern candy bars anymore. Every bite hits differently, balancing sweet, nutty, and fruity flavors in a way that somehow works perfectly together. It’s unexpected, a little retro, and wildly addictive.
Rounding out the trio is the Huckleberry Gem Candy Bar, a true taste of the Northwest. If you’ve never had huckleberry before, imagine a slightly tangier cousin to blueberry wrapped in smooth milk chocolate. The fruity marshmallow center gives this bar a fresh twist that stands out from traditional chocolate candy, making it feel both classic and totally unique at the same time. It’s the kind of candy you try once and immediately start telling people about.
What makes these Idaho Candy Company bars so fun is that they don’t follow the rules of modern candy. They’re quirky, nostalgic, and definitely different, proving that some of the most exciting sweets don’t come from massive factories but from smaller companies doing things their own way for generations.
If your candy stash has been feeling a little predictable lately, these three Idaho originals are ready to shake things up in the best possible way.