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Mary Jane is an old-fashioned peanut butter- and molasses-flavored taffy-type candy.
Wrapped in its iconic yellow and red wrapper, Mary Jane has a long history in the candy world. Originally sold as penny candy, it became a staple in New England and beyond. Today, it remains a nostalgic reminder of simpler times and a treat cherished by many generations.
29 cze 2022 · Instantly recognizable with its yellow and red wrapper and illustration of a bonnet-wearing little girl (part of the candy’s packaging since the beginning), Mary Jane candy was named after the creator’s favorite aunt, and debuted in 1914.
12 paź 2022 · According to New England Today, the candymaker's brands, including Necco Wafers, were sold off to other companies — and Mary Janes finally found a home in 2020 when the Texas candy...
29 paź 2015 · Mary Janes were sold out of dime stores as penny candies starting in 1914, and the Charles N. Miller Company thrived off of marketing the taffy-like sweets as being inexpensive treats. Early...
27 paź 2020 · Originally invented in 1914 by the Charles. N. Miller Candy Company, Mary Janes were supposedly named after his aunt, but the mascot was - and still is - a precocious little girl.
8 paź 2018 · Mary Jane is a peanut butter and molasses candy that’s kind of like taffy. The candy starts out hard, but then melts into a sweet and savory chewy mess. It’s also over 100 years old. Well, the type of candy anyways, not the actual stuff you’re buying at the store.