The macadamia nut is a staple item in Hawaiin candies.
Hawaii has long been known for its beautiful beaches, surfing and flowers, but the state also grows a significant amount of the world's macadamia nuts. Macadamia nuts are the world's hardest nut to crack, but worth the effort when tasted. The macadamia nut lends itself well to candy making and is used extensively for that purpose in Hawaii.
Hawaiian Chocolates
Maui Caramacs are a Hawaiian candy made from caramel-covered macadamia nuts dipped in milk chocolate.
Aloha Gems are made with two macadamia nuts covered in milk chocolate.
Macnut Crunch is a milk chocolate candy made with macadamia nuts and crisped rice.
Golden Ginger Macadamia Nut Clusters are made from white chocolate, macadamia nuts and ground ginger.
Mauna Kea Snowballs are made from white chocolate and coconut and are a good Hawaiian candy choice for people who cannot have milk chocolate or nuts.
Kona Kane Stacks are made from milk chocolate and coconut.
Hawaiian Hard Candy
Buttery Crisp Macadamia Nut Brittle is hand-stretched brittle candy made with Hawaii's macadamia nuts instead of peanuts.
Crystallized Ginger Hawaiian candy is made from candied ginger root pieces that are hand dipped in dark chocolate. Known in Hawaii as an after-dinner treat, this candy is both sweet and spicy.
Unusual Hawaiian Candy
Lucky Lava candy is made from dark chocolate, coconut, macadamia nuts, Kona coffee bean bark and a mix of pure Kona coffee beans.
Kona coffee swirls are made from white chocolate blended with dark chocolate and then mixed with pure Kona coffee. This after-dinner treat has been served on Hawaiian dinner cruises for more than 20 years.
Hawaii also features edible chocolate art. This candy is made from chocolate and Kona coffee in handmade wooden molds to resemble beach scenes, turtles, fish, pineapple or tikis that are familiar sights in Hawaii.
Hawaiian Red Chili Toffee is made from roasted almonds, Hawaiian red chili, hickory smoke and salt all wrapped together in dark chocolate.
Sugar Free
For people who prefer sugar-free Hawaiian candy, they can choose from either dark chocolate or milk chocolate Macadamia Nut Clusters.
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