now say candy canes candy cane christmas time is synonymous with some of the best treats
however there are bound to be a few imposters on the nice candy list and you should probably
do your best to avoid them so here are the top 10 worst christmas candies ever made i hate them what
peppermint bark peppermint bark this impish christmas candy is one that's actually been
growing in popularity in recent years but not necessarily growing any closer to santa's
nice list peppermint bark has been crowned by the hipster generation as one of christmas's
greatest joys however in reality this treat sounds much more appetizing than it actually is
the combination of peppermint and dark chocolate may sound delicious and refreshing but really it's
nothing more than a chocolate breath mint about as sharp as glass and doesn't taste much better
where the peppermint patty has perfectly combined the two levels of mint and chocolate to create a
perfect treat that leaves customers reaching for more and more peppermint bark is really
only enjoyed in small quantities once a year and maybe not even then the popularity of this
product has meant higher quality options are now available which have fixed issues regarding low
quality chocolate but it can't fix the fact that no one really wants this chocolate candy so don't
go barking up the wrong tree barking up the wrong tree filo what do you mean smooth and melty mints
but can i take this mess no no avoid the mints while the beautiful pastel colors of these little
chips are absolutely intriguing and the red and white holiday versions are completely adorable
these treats will only disappoint you with an unpleasant mint flavor mixed with a bizarre
creamy texture the texture itself is not so much an issue and neither is the minty taste
however when mixed together it is such a strange combination that it becomes displeasing despite
its lack of popularity and taste it seems that every christmas these beautiful little
deceivers are always lining christmas displays and decorating the windows of bakeries and candy shops
across the nation since they aren't that great to eat here's a christmas trick if you're ever
gifted a bag of these strange smooth candies they make the perfect stones for a gingerbread house
every beautiful gingerbread family deserves a cute walkway up to their front door
so little history is known regarding these melts it's almost as if they're
as magical and mysterious as santa claus himself appearing and disappearing overnight magical food
christmas peeps of any kind only on christmas kid there's only one holiday which the peeps
are allowed to reign supreme and everyone knows that it isn't christmas how have peeps even dared
to enter the ruthless christmas market when they already have the whole easter one to themselves
chicks and bunnies are not for christmas folks peeps had to find out the hard way
that just because christmas time is a joyful time doesn't mean they should join the fun the
already well-known easter candy trying to get in on the yuletide festivities has left most people
with disappointment and dissatisfaction they even tried to change the shapes and turn the
peeps into little holiday forms but one of the worst offenders are the festive peppermint peeps
for some reason someone thought it would be a brilliant idea to try and combine the beloved
flavor of a candy cane with the soft and gentle plush of a marshmallow peep unfortunately the
flavor combination is not something to be desired there's probably a reason the peeps website is so
abundant with holiday recipes they have to try and figure out a way to make these little things taste
good like drop it in your hot cocoa so you don't really taste it besides the peppermint peeps peeps
are also available in a gingerbread man shape and flavor as well as the classic flavor in the
form of both snowmen and christmas trees as cute as these little marshmallows may look they still
don't have their place in the christmas world and should probably hop back to their beloved
easter land we'll stick to regular marshmallows like regular stuff lifesaver books what's that
little tubing one for lifesavers the candy yup the next christmas candy is not necessarily an
issue in terms of flavor but more in regards to its packaging when these books were first
launched they were stuffed with various lifesavers flavors that lined perfectly on either side of
the cardboard box built to resemble a storybook the storybook itself was an incredibly brilliant
marketing strategy as it took a classic and turned it into a beloved christmas candy adored by
fans young and old unfortunately the lifesavers storybook began disappointing longtime fans as
the impressive nature of the first version was slowly replaced by a mere shadow of the original
christmas wonder nowadays the books resemble a much smaller and sadder version of itself
originally the books had clear plastic interiors where upwards of 10 packs of lifesavers would be
displayed beautifully but these days the plastic interior has been replaced with more cardboard
and the book has only one side filled with candy packs unfortunately it seems as though this candy
is going to need a lifesaver of its own if it wants to pull itself off of this list of
worst christmas candies ever made i sort of take it on a missionary
position with them you know they need salvation spiced gumdrops do you like gumdrops i do
everybody likes gumdrops this next item on the list is not only one of the oldest christmas
candies ever created but also one of the oldest candies period it seems people have been eating
gumdrops for many years before the gingerbread man started sporting his stylish gumdrop buttons
gumdrops come in a variety of flavors with everything from grape to lemon but some of
the most classic and popular flavors are actually the spiced gumdrops this mix includes flavors like
cinnamon wintergreen allspice and clove it might all sound super festive and exciting but we're
still wondering who actually still eats these outdated flavors back when gumdrops were invented
these would have been some of the most sought after flavors so making them into candy only made
sense but in 2020 the idea of a breath enhancement mint-flavored candy isn't exactly the most popular
kind of flavor anymore rarely does a mint and gelatin based allspice candy sound like a must
try especially with the kids unfortunately these 200 year old candies have found their home as a
staple piece of the classic gingerbread house and by doing so have maneuvered themselves from
an all year candy into one almost exclusively reserved for the holidays technically these
candies are still sold year-round but we're pretty sure that they're all the same batch
from the last 20 years that keeps being brought out every holiday season because they just don't
really sell anymore here have some ribbon candy boys love candy no thanks ribbon candy
come on quagmire never judge a book by its cover ribbon candy is one of the best examples of why
people say not to judge a book by its cover this candy is easily one of the most spectacular sugar
spectacles to have ever been crafted colorful aesthetically pleasing basically a fantastical
site for any eyes the hard sugar is shaped while hot and draped beautifully over itself in
layer after layer which creates a beautiful realistic ribbon effect they used to be hand
crafted but modern day ribbon candies are now mostly created using layering machinery
the origins of the first ribbon candy is unknown however it has been recognized in european
christmas candy shop windows for centuries the sugar folding technique is rather impressive but
that's about all this candy has to offer a pretty appearance and sugar that's all it is it's hard to
say if anyone has ever been brave enough to snack on this unnecessarily sweet and overly hard candy
it's usually more for show than a flavorful experience just like some of the world's most
toxic and beautiful berries sometimes it's better to appreciate beauty with our eyes
rather than with our taste buds it's such a shame that some of the most beautiful candies
and confections are actually the worst in terms of taste as a practically inedible product there
really was no choice but to add this christmas classic to the list add it to my list of regrets
jelly beans how about a billion jelly beans in your face jelly beans are probably one of the
least popular candies that are still consumed in 2020 and just adding a christmas variety
won't really change anything it doesn't change the actual flavor of the candy but somehow
despite its recent unpopularity there's always that one bowl of jelly beans at every party
probably left untouched even after the guests have already eaten everything else right next to
the last can of who hash christmas time should be all about good people eating good food and sadly
jelly beans don't seem to fit the bill while jelly beans have tried to make somewhat of a comeback in
recent years with new gourmet flavors the regular jelly beans haven't stepped up their game yet and
still have the same sad and unfulfilling taste that can leave anyone disappointed
and you know what makes everything worse those pretty shiny and glossy beans are lustrous all
thanks to shellac and shellac is made out of bugs oh and that's not all the red christmassy color
that's directly from a food dye often derived from yet another bug the cochineal are you grossed out
yet it's beginning to look a lot like a christmas nightmare they definitely won't give you the belly
full of jelly you're thinking of what is this it's food poisoning reindeer corn what are these things
whoever had the bright idea to dress up candy corn and already despised candy in red white and green
and rebranded as reindeer corn was either an evil genius or a marketing mastermind as if candycorn
wasn't awful enough just for halloween they had to go and make a christmas version because
apparently we didn't deserve that year-long vacation away from this candy following the
spooky season honestly it makes sense that they would advertise this as deer feed since it's just
about one of the last christmas goodies anyone is hoping to find in their christmas stocking
this candy should probably only be eaten by santa's reindeer or maybe not that might even be a
little too cruel for them families have always put out snacks for santa and his little flying friends
and while it might be tempting to get rid of your holiday corn by leaving these out just remember
you don't want to find yourself on the naughty list reindeer corn is definitely a candidate for
worst christmas candy ever simply because it's a festive version of one of the chalkiest candies of
all time candy corn at halloween at least makes sense and actually looks like pieces of corn on
the cob while they don't taste the best we get it but a christmas version what are they supposed to
do besides add christmas colors that's right nothing this was definitely a candy adaptation
we did not need to get into the holiday spirit we didn't need you to do that chocolate coins
do you eat these yummy tin chocolate coins is there anything more tempting than beautiful gold
wrapped chocolate coins they're a favorite during the holiday season and are not only celebrated
and adored as a christmas tradition but also have their roots in hanukkah tradition the origins of
hanukkah gelt are slightly disputed but it seems the most common belief is that typically during
the early days of hanukkah coins were given as a gift of gratitude to merchants by the townspeople
to thank them for their year of service these coin gifts were supposedly also given to the school
children in order for them to pass them along to their teachers to thank them for their education
during the year the tradition slowly transformed from the children passing the money on to the
children receiving the money firsthand over the years the geld also slowly transitioned from real
money to the foil wrapped chocolate coins that are so beloved during the holiday season after
even more time the tradition moved from a strictly jewish tradition to one embraced by many different
faiths despite the beautiful tradition behind the coins most of the cheap tinfoil versions that can
be found in 2020 involve waxy and bitter chocolate that is less than pleasing to the palette
we can't wait for a new gourmet version to land on store shelves for customers to enjoy because
despite the terrible flavor everyone loves these chocolate coins for the fond childhood memories
they bring us those are some of my best childhood memories cheek what is that bad spearmint leaves
don't eat that this candy is technically one that is sold year-round but with the number of
holiday buffet tables and gingerbread houses we've seen these horrifying candies on they
definitely seemed like they would make the perfect addition to our list the history behind spearmint
leaves mint candies is just as mysterious as the reasons why they were even invented
in the first place why anyone would ever want mint-flavored jujubes is pretty hard to understand
but somehow here we are interesting first of all green foods in general don't have the best track
record when it comes to tastefulness or popularity so these odd gummies weren't off to a great start
these leaf-shaped treats are coated in a dusting of granulated sugar which many would think would
improve the taste but alas it does not not only are they weird tasting but they also provide the
opposite effect mint is supposed to bring they leave people with a horrible aftertaste which
will undoubtedly have them reaching for a piece of gum right after ironic since they were the ones
supposed to be giving you that minty fresh feeling the spearmint leaves might look cute as leaves on
your gingerbread house but that's about all the only true acceptable holiday for this candy should
be april fool's day because they just seem like a good way to prank your loved ones here i got
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