It’s getting to be fall and that means, what else, time for Halloween and… Candy. But here in Michigan, we’ve got all the candies, chocolates, truffles, bon bons, and fudge that you can handle all year round. And we’re not talking your run-of-the-mill Tootsies. The state has enjoyed a fine tradition in confection-making for generations. Here are some classics, old and new, that you should check out… Before thinking about raiding your kid’s Halloween sack.
- Bon Bon Bon, Hamtramck, Detroit
Photo by Serena Maria Daniels In a little over a year, chocolatier Alexandra Clark has become a bon bon sweetheart, known for making her treats into tiny works of art. Her sweets have even been recognized by Martha Stewart.
- Chocolate Garden, Coloma
Yelp These sweet treats have been recognized the nation over by the likes of the Food Network, Fine Living TV, and the Travel channel. Maybe it’s because of the care that goes into hand-making each and every creamy, decadent truffle.
- Doc Sweets Candy Company, Clawson
Yelp Here, you’ll find just about every candy you ever tried growing up, thanks to the shop’s emphasis on retro treats.
- Frankenmuth Fudge Kitchen
Facebook Watch the fudge as it’s being made and then try to pick from this spot’s HUGE selection… Might we recommend the pumpking flavor this time of year?
- Heilman’s Nuts and Confections
Facebook Dessert truffles, pecan creepers, and cherry cordials are all specialties at this nut and confection shop.
- Joann’s Fudge of Mackinac Island
Facebook Head to Mackinac Island and you’ll be inundated with delicious fudge options… Such as here, where you get 25 variety of the stuff.
- May’s Candy Shop, Mackinac Island
Facebook Or here, where they change up their flavors every season.
- Original Murdick’s Fudge, Mackinac Island
Facebook Or here, too… Murdick’s has been making fresh homemade fudge, peanut brittle, chocolate clusters, and bark since 1887.
- Rocky’s Historic Eastern Market
Facebook This shop has been in the Russo family for three generations. Here, you’ll find everything you could want in candy, nuts, grains, and just about everything you need to make your own treats at home.
- Sweetland Chocolates and Coffee
Facebook Known for its milk chocolate seafoam, homemade truffles and turtles, Sweetland Fine Homemade Candies have been a West Michigan area favorite for more than 90 years.
- Morley Candy Factory
Photo by Serena Maria Daniels
In a little over a year, chocolatier Alexandra Clark has become a bon bon sweetheart, known for making her treats into tiny works of art. Her sweets have even been recognized by Martha Stewart.
Yelp
These sweet treats have been recognized the nation over by the likes of the Food Network, Fine Living TV, and the Travel channel. Maybe it’s because of the care that goes into hand-making each and every creamy, decadent truffle.
Here, you’ll find just about every candy you ever tried growing up, thanks to the shop’s emphasis on retro treats.
Watch the fudge as it’s being made and then try to pick from this spot’s HUGE selection… Might we recommend the pumpking flavor this time of year?
Dessert truffles, pecan creepers, and cherry cordials are all specialties at this nut and confection shop.
Head to Mackinac Island and you’ll be inundated with delicious fudge options… Such as here, where you get 25 variety of the stuff.
Or here, where they change up their flavors every season.
Or here, too… Murdick’s has been making fresh homemade fudge, peanut brittle, chocolate clusters, and bark since 1887.
This shop has been in the Russo family for three generations. Here, you’ll find everything you could want in candy, nuts, grains, and just about everything you need to make your own treats at home.
Known for its milk chocolate seafoam, homemade truffles and turtles, Sweetland Fine Homemade Candies have been a West Michigan area favorite for more than 90 years.
For the ultimate experience, check out the Morley Candy Factory in Clinton Township, where you can get a behind-the-scenes tour of how the famed Sanders chocolate is made.
So there you go. Are you having cravings yet? Tell us, which are your favorite candy and chocolate shops around the state?
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