When it comes to holiday parties, no shindig would be complete without an array of sweets for dessert. A great trend that can set your party apart from other holiday soirees is to offer guests a bit more than your standard dessert standbys of cakes, cookies, and pies. How about throwing a bit of nostalgia into the mix by bringing back that kid at Christmas feeling with some classic bulk candy? The options are limitless so you can create an array of chocolates, gummies, and traditional fare like jellybeans and licorice that will be sure to make guests reminisce about their childhood holiday celebrations.
One cannot miss choice for your holiday party is an assortment of chocolate goodies for the dessert table. Who can resist the calling of handfuls of chocolate covered peanuts or raisins drowning in milk chocolaty goodness? Alternatively, for those who prefer a little salty with their sweet, a post-dinner chaser of chocolate covered pretzels? Guests who lean towards the classics will undoubtedly gravitate towards the irresistible pull of Reeses miniature peanut butter cups with their perfect blend of two of the most delicious flavors known to mankind. Or for those who are in the mood for some soon-to-be classics, chocolate covered Oreos or brownie dough can be the solution to the candy, cookie, or cake dilemma.
Hosts who want to provide some alternatives to chocolate candy at their holiday bash have a ton of other great choices that are sure to bring smiles to their guests faces. Some great options include classic candies such as licorice and jellybeans. For licorice, red and black flavors come in a variety of styles including wheels, laces, nibs and pieces. It even comes in red licorice Scotties for all the dog lovers out there who secretly have a sweet tooth! Just be sure Fido doesnt catch wind of your treats or you just may have to share.
Though traditionally associated with Easter, the popularity of the jellybean has won it year round status in appropriateness thanks in part to former President Ronald Reagan. Famed for being his favorite candy, these little morsels of perfection come in every flavor imaginable, ranging from traditional fruity ones to more gourmet tastes like buttered popcorn, cream soda, cotton candy, and pina colada. With so many flavors to choose from the number of ways to spell delicious is endless. Why wait for the Easter Bunny? Jellybeans are perfect for any holiday no matter the time of the year.
For holiday shindigs involving kids, having candy at your dessert table will convince them that Santa Claus is indeed real and reading their letters. If your gathering is heavy on the under age set, nothing will make you more popular than a variety of gummy candies to sugar shock them out of a dull holiday party with their parents. On the sweeter side of gummies, animal shapes are perennial favorites that are sure to make guests of any age smile. From the innocent gummy bear and frogs to the ferocious gummy sharks and alligators to the slimy gummy worms, all are as sweet as can be- especially when you bite their tender little heads off. To make things even more interesting, some of these candies have gotten a modern makeover in flavors and colors. Gummy bears are now available in iridescent techno colors and swirly varieties. Meanwhile, gummy penguins are traditional black and white but have an unexpected peach flavor. Yum indeed!
On the other end of the gummy candy spectrum are the sour varieties such as sour apples, cherries and cola bottles, or sour belt strips that come in traditional fruit flavors like watermelon, apple, or strawberry. For candy fanatics who aspire to be healthy, there is even a sour fruit salad mix that provides a variety of fruit flavor and shapes. Other popular sour gummies include the traditional gummy sour worms and the ever-popular sour patch kids.
Another popular candy theme for holiday parties is a selection of nostalgic candy store classics that will have every guest thinking of summer days spent riding their bikes to the stationary store to score some sweet treats. When guests spy bowls of Tootsie Rolls, Starburst or Sugar Daddy pops their thoughts will turn to Halloweens of yore when a pillowcase and a cheap fire hazard plastic costume managed to win them many more treats than tricks.
No matter what type of holiday party you are throwing or who is on your guest list, adding
bulk candy to your dessert menu is a great way to spice up the traditional cookies, cake and coffee options. Nothing evokes nostalgia and cheer more than the candies we grew up loving so adding them to your table will be an instant hit among guests of all ages. Why not add to the merriment of the season by making bulk candy a part of all of your holiday celebrations?
