It’s candy season, and while Sour Patch Kids and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups dominate Halloween buckets, Texas has its own flavor when it comes to satisfying a sweet tooth.
You might expect the Lone Star State to boast more local candy creations, but surprisingly, most of our favorites come from national brands. Still, Texans tend to lean toward less sugary, more flavorful indulgences.
The Texan Sweet Tooth: Subtle, Not Syrupy
Take Tres Leches cake — it’s sweet, but never overwhelming. Or the legendary Texas sheet cake, rich and chocolatey but balanced by the earthy crunch of pecans. Texans don’t just crave sugar; they crave texture, richness, and tradition.
The One Big Exception About Texas Tastes
We do have to give a tip of the cowboy hat to Blue Bell Ice Cream. There’s pretty much nothing richer and more satisfying than a scoop of Blue Bell Homemade Vanilla.
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