This Iconic 'Soft' and 'Creamy' Candy Brand Just Got A Festive Glow Up and Fan Say They’ll ‘Take 6 Bags’
- Werther's Original is releasing a new seasonal flavor, Gingerbread Soft Caramels, that fans are excited about.
Are you really a millennial if your grandma didn't have a candy dish filled with a very specific variety of candies growing up? Soft peppermints, peppermint Lifesavers, some obscure hard candies, maybe a snack-sized Almond Joy or two, and those iconic strawberry candies—IYKYK. Sure, there was the occasional addition of something like Hershey's Kisses or York Peppermint Patties, but for the most part, the mainstays were always the same. It's one of the core memories we all seem to share, and also might be part of the reason why we all kind of feel like we're living in a simulation, but I digress.
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Beyond just the usual "purse candy" grandma had sitting in her casual, incredibly ornate, rotating glass candy dish or that tin of cookies , though, there was one standout buttery sweet treat that we'd stuff into our pockets when no one was looking. And we're not talking butterscotch, which ironically also made an appearance from time to time. No, my friends. Instead, we're talking about the iconic, rich, and creamy, glistening gold-foil-wrapped caramel delicacy that is Werther's Original .
It was one of the only name-brand candies grandma would buy, and honestly, we get it. They're intensely buttery and boast a deceptive depth of flavor. They're sweet, but not in an aggressive way, and melt in your mouth the way butter melts on hot toast. In a few words, they're the pinnacle of all the grandma candies, and we still enjoy them to this day. Of course, as much as we'll never tire of the OG regular, degular Werther's in hard or soft chewy varieties for the intense hit of nostalgia they give us, we also understand that things need an upgrade every now and then—especially around the holidays.
Werther's Drops New Gingerbread Soft Caramels
Where to Find Werther's Original Gingerbread Soft Caramels
Luckily, if you've ever dreamed about what a more festive take on the fan-favorite candy dish stalwart tastes like, your dreams are about to come true. According to @markie_devo , shoppers can now find new Werther's Original Gingerbread Soft Caramels in stores, and as expected, fans are going wild. The warm and cozy spin on the classic treat features all the flavor of gingerbread wrapped up into one poppable, melt-in-your-mouth bite. Customers can look out for it in 2.22 or 8.57-ounce bags at Family Dollar, Walmart , and other major retailers.
What Fans Are Saying
Reactions to the limited-time seasonal treat ranged from "I need I need🔥🔥" to "Oh yes please to these," with most fans signaling that this is definitely going in the candy dish this year. Amidst the excitement, though, there was one fan who said they wished that instead of just being a one-note soft chewy treat, they would've loved to see the brand mix in a crunchy gingerbread core to break it up a bit. They also then said that they'd still probably end up using them to make gingerbread caramel apples rolled in crushed Biscoff cookies finished with a cookie butter drizzle, which, if we're being honest, has our mouths watering.
Maybe grandma was on to something after all. Here's hoping we get more festive upgrades of our favorite nostalgic treats this year. Happy holidays indeed.
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This story was originally reported by Parade on Sep 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the Food & Drink section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
