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    Photo: J Muckle/Studio DBy Kate Rockwood

    If You Like Heath Bars Try...


    Amy's Organic Andy's Dandy Candy in Crunchy

    Bits of almond and a coating of deep, dark chocolate balance the sugary English toffee at the center. ($2.50 for 1.5 ounces; amys.com)












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    Whimsical Candy La-Dee-Dahs

    Made by hand in small batches, these white-chocolate nougat and sea-salt caramel pinwheels dunked in dark chocolate are a swirly two-bite alternative to the boxy bar. ($6.50 for three; whimsicalcandy.com)













    Photo: J Muckle/Studio DIf You Like Caramels Try...


    JJ's Sweets Cocomels

    Handmade with coconut milk and organic brown rice syrup, these caramels are buttery, transcendent--and vegan! ($9 for 12; jjssweets.com)


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    Brooklyn Hard Candy

    Traditionally, hard candy is created by heating and pulling flavored sugar. The makers of this line roll the sugar instead for an even smoother texture that lets the fruit flavors--like blueberry and pineapple--shine. ($8 for a 2.5-ounce jar; brooklynhardcandy.com)













    Photo: Nigel CoxIf You Like Candy Apples Try...


    John & Kira's Magic Apple Chocolates

    These handpainted truffles almost seem too pretty to eat--until you learn that the Valrhona milk chocolate ganache contains an irresistible blend of cinnamon, cardamom, and apple schnapps. ($29 for nine; johnandkiras.com)












    Photo: J Muckle/Studio DIf You Like Raisinets Try...


    Bissinger's Wine Grapes

    Dried grapes soaked in Shiraz and dipped in dark chocolate have a subtle, alcohol-laced sweetness that pairs perfectly with a glass of wine. ($36 for a one-pound box; bissingers.com)















    Photo: Nigel CoxIf You Like Lollipops Try...


    Lollyphile! Lollipops

    Skip the bland, flat sweetness of other pops in favor of unexpected flavors like White Russian, Absinthe, and Sriracha. ($10 for four; lollyphile.com)


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    Photo: Nigel CoxIf You Like Good & Plenty Try...


    Fiona's Sweetshoppe Brown Sugar Licorice

    Called griotten in Holland, this candy looks like a sugar cube but is actually a pillowy licorice-flavored bite that's dusted in brown sugar. ($9 for a half pound; fionassweetshoppe.com)


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    Photo: J Muckle/Studio DIf You Like Snickers Try...


    Justin's Milk Chocolate Almond Candy Bar

    Known for its all-natural nut butters, Justin's now has a caramel-and-nut-filled bar that's as indulgent as the classic--without any high-fructose corn syrup or hydrogenated oils. ($2; justinsnutbutter.com)


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