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Candy Fidget Spinners Actually Exist!

If you have spent more than five minutes on the internet the past month or so, you have probably heard of fidget spinners. What you may not have known is that you can buy edible ones. But watch out, if you play with these fidget spinners for too long, they’ll melt! These fidget spinners aren’t plastic; they’re made of chocolate and other goodies such as fruity pebbles and M&Ms.

Flavor of 2017: chocolate

Yes, you can believe it. Chocolate is still one of the more popular flavors out there, and the proof is in the facts.

Report: Candy lovers still prefer traditional flavors over variety

You've had a long day at work, and the only fixation that can spur you on for the rest of the day is the assurance of a sweet taste of decadent candy after your job has concluded. If you find yourself as one of these people, then you can be assured that you're not alone.  

Ore-whoa! An Oreo Candy Bar!

Yes, as the title of the article just exclaimed, Oreo is absolutely making its very own candy bar! So, for anyone that’s loved Oreos for longer than they can remember and have always wanted a more convenient way of devouring that chocolatey creamy dream that is an Oreo cookie, this cookie is going to be your new best friend. Image Source

Wonder Where the Wonder Ball Has Been? Wonder No More!

Image Source Go out today and buy your very own so you can break it open, see your candy prize, and never have to wonder what’s in a Wonder Ball again!  

M&M’S Caramel Coming Soon!

Image Source Well, the time has come for the flavor that seems so obvious it’s kind of strange how there’s a good chance none of us even thought it was missing. If the title of this article didn’t make it clear enough for you, yes, the answer to this candy conundrum is caramel!

Save the Bees! By Eating Candy!

Image Source. If you love candy, as well as the environment, then Harbor Sweets in Salem, Massachusetts is the place to be! Owner Phyllis Leblanc had made it her mission to save our natural pollinators, the honey bee, and their importance to pollinating our food supply.

There’s Chocolate, then there’s Beast Mode Chocolate!

Image Source. While he’s known to be reluctant when it comes to talking to the media, former Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is also known for his love of candy. And now, “Beast Mode” himself is launching his very own lineup of Beast Mode Chocolate candy bars!

Will I have a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup or a couple of Reese’s Pieces today? Why not have both?!

Image Source. Two of the most popular Reese’s variants are going to be fused together into a marvelous creation that will make any candy aficionado’s dream come true!

The sweetest way to win $100,000!

The three newly-introduced M&Ms flavors. Image Source. In spirit of the 2016 U.S. Presidential election season, Mars Incorporated, the producer of the famous M&M candies enjoyed by many for the past 75 years, is holding their own election catered towards M&M aficionados in honor of M&Ms 75th birthday. Dubbed the “Vote for Your Favorite Peanut” promotion, Mars has thrown three new and unique Peanut M&M flavors and the original Peanut M&M flavor into a fray in which only one flavor will emerge as the victor.

Candy for breakfast? Yes, please!

Promotional Picture for the new Twix Spread. Image by Tyler Essary via Mashable. Why chew it over with a Twix when you decide to have a snack or dessert, when instead you could have Twix with your morning breakfast toast? Now that’s the epitome of killing two birds with one stone in the candy world!

Express your feelings “irl” with chocolate emojis!

The five different wrapper variants of Lindt’s HELLO Emoji chocolate lineup. Image by Tyler Essary via Mashable. Recently, the emoji craze transitioned into the candy world with the introduction of Lindt’s HELLO Emoji chocolate lineup! Already available in Germany, South Africa, and other overseas markets, these edible milk chocolate emojis will be making their way to stateside storefronts this June…

Kinder was hindered in the US, but Choco Treasure and DreamWorks made dreams happen.

Just in time for this Easter, Kung Fu Panda’s Po and Penguins of Madagascar’s Skipper will be joining Choco Treasure’s current line-up of collectible toys!

It’s spring time! There’s love in the air...and Carrot Cake Kisses on the shelves!!

Hershey’s is debuting an Easter-oriented variant of their popular Hershey’s Kisses. However, unlike their Valentine’s Day “spinoff”, these won’t be delivering that familiar Hershey’s milk chocolate “kiss”.   Hershey's Carrot Cake Kiss. Image source. 

The Cadbury Crème Egg McFlurry: Better get yours in a hurry!

Just this past February, participating McDonald’s restaurants in Australia began offering a new variant to their popular McFlurry dessert! Available for a limited-time for McDonald’s patrons “down under” for a modest $4.80AUD, the Cadbury Crème Egg McFlurry offers to their beholders a rich, decadent blend of... Cadbury Crème Egg McFlurry. Image source.   

What! McDonald's now offering chocolate drizzled fries???

Step aside, milkshake and fries, because the McChoco Potato fries are here! Available for a limited time starting January 26... McChoco Potato. Image source