Abbott’s Candy Shop in Hagerstown, Indiana: Almond Ears
For more than a hundred years folks have enjoyed the homemade goodness of Abbott’s Candy Shop in Hagerstown, Indiana.Since the 1890′s, generations have savored the creamy chocolates and buttery caramels of this Wayne County Chocolate Shop!
Abbott’s Candy Shop in Hagerstown, Indiana
Beginning in his garage, the original Abbott owned a restaurant and began two side businesses: ice cream and caramels.
Eventually, he ended both the ice cream side of things and his restaurant in order to concentrate on candy! I think he made a good decision. Generations of Abbotts (and now new owners) helped the family business along, adding mechanized components, mail order, and loads of awards.
Today, you may tour Abbott’s Candy Shop in Hagerstown, Indiana during particular hours of the day. Otherwise, there’s still a good chance you can watch parts of the process right from the shop and gifts room itself!
Wayne County Chocolate Shop
Abbott’s Candy Shop in Hagerstown, Indiana: Caramels
Abbott’s Candy Shop is known for their caramels. Oh my! Hand-wrapped, these are sweet pieces of perfection, with or without the oven-roasted pecans.There’s almost a slight crispiness to the outside that leads to a super soft, melt in your mouth inside. It’s amazing and addictive!
But there’s more to this Indiana chocolate shop than the caramels! As part of my research, I had to test the Orange Milk Chocolate Buttercreams. You know how much I love those thing! Abbot’s Candy Shop produces a lovely one.
There’s also the best-selling Gismos, Almond-Ears at Easter (shown in the photo above, aren’t they adorable?), buttercreams of all kinds, nut clusters, peanut brittle, and a heap of other candy treats!
Go There
Abbott’s Candy Shop in Hagerstown, Indiana
If you love chocolate or caramel or candy, you will want to head to this small town chocolate shop. It’s so very good–and quite the interesting process!As always, call ahead! You don’t want to miss this delicious addition to the Indiana Chocolate Trail.
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Abbott’s Candy Shop
48 E Walnut Street
Hagerstown, Indiana 47346
765.489.4442
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