Milk Duds have been around since 1928. The candy got the silly name because the original idea was to have perfectly round milk chocolate covered caramel pieces. Soon realizing that this was impossible, the confectionery company began calling the project a “dud???. The little caramel candies were soon eaten by employees, relatives and friends and jokingly they would say that these were the best “duds??? they’d ever had. It caught on and before they knew it, “Milk Duds??? were flying off the candy store shelves. They are also called “milk??? duds due to the large amount of milk used to make both the caramel and chocolate portions of the candy.

Duds or not, these little babies are tasty! I love the combination of caramel and chocolate and the makers of Milk Duds have perfected it. They still use a similar version of the original recipe, too, which calls for lots of fresh milk, sugar and the best milk chocolate. This is another nostalgic candy that will probably outlive me and outside of new recipes for improving freshness and shelf-life, I’m happy that they have not altered the recipe I have come to know and love since childhood. Milk Duds are a chewy, creamy, chocolaty treat that are fun to suck on and chew. They were said to pull out fillings if you are not careful, but personally, I think that is an old wives’ tale. Plus, I don’t have any fillings, so I’m not concerned! Milk Duds are a simple, classic candy that will never go out of style – combining two great flavors, the sweetness of the chocolate mixed with the smooth, creamy caramel, make for a taste sensation. I’ll eat these little “duds??? anyday!