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The Surprising History of Penny Candy: NECCO Wafers, Tootsie Rolls, Corner Stores, & Church Steps
The History of Penny Candy in America.
Discover how penny candy grew from 19th-century sweets into a childhood ritual shaped by corner stores, five-and-dimes, and iconic treats like Necco Wafers and Tootsie Rolls.
If you have ever wondered about the history of penny candy or searched for the origins of your favorite childhood sweets, this episode of Family Tree Food & Stories takes you right back to your old neighborhood corner store. Here, Nancy May and Sylvia Lovely unwrap the history of American childhood favorites, back when a single penny at the five-and-dime store made you feel like you…
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