Need suggestions for US Chocolatiers offering Marshmallow confections.

November 17, 2014 5:35 PM

During the Holidays, I like to order chocolate, and the choices are endless, so I need recommendations. I've read some of the earlier threads, but I'd like to narrow the field and ask for more specific suggestions. First, I'd like to avoid nuts and initially focus on chocolates that have marshmallow centers. Second, I'd prefer companies that are located in the US in order to keep shipping cost to a somewhat sane level. Third, though not necessary, companies that offer print catalogs would also top my list.

For reference, here are some stores that interest me, though I'm not familiar with any of them. Hopefully, you folks can help me narrow down my options.

These stores all offer marshmallows, either surrounded by chocolate or caramel. Yep, this is definitely an itch that I want to scratch.

http://bauerscandy.com/
http://www.simonandco.com/
https://www.littlejohnscandies.com/
http://www.hammondscandies.com/
http://www.ashers.com/chocolate/
http://www.muthscandy.com/

These two stores offer nougat, another itch that I want to scratch.

http://www.waltersnougat.com/
http://www.lamaisonduchocolat.us/

These four stores also interest me. A lot. Especially Burdick. It wouldn't take many recommendations for me to try any of them. Still, which one first?

http://www.wisemanhousechocolates.com/
http://www.debrand.com/
http://www.burdickchocolate.com/
http://www.bridgewaterchocolate.com/

Other suggestions are also appreciated. I'm not looking for best chocolate ever, just some choices that I can count on as offering "memorable" treats for me and my family. I do plan to share, of course. Grudgingly. )

posted by Beholder to Food & Drink (16 answers total)

My boss loves to give absolutely exquisite chocolates as an occasional token of appreciation, so I can tell you that both Burdick and La Maison du Chocolate are fantastic. Really fantastic.

However, my favorite US-made marshmallow based chocolate is the See's Candy scotchmallow. It's honey-flavored marshmallow and caramel dipped in dark chocolate. It's not as exquisite as the others, but it's not as precious, either: it's just really, really good. It's also significantly less expensive.

You can request See's catalog here.
posted by amelioration at 5:45 PM on November 17, 2014 [7 favorites]

amelioration, you beat me to it! Nthing See's scotchmallows.
posted by tamagogirl at 5:46 PM on November 17, 2014 [5 favorites]

Littlejohn chocolates, especially their "D2" ones, ESPECIALLY the marshmallows! I highly recommend! Yum...
posted by bookworm4125 at 5:58 PM on November 17, 2014

See's is a staple at my family's Christmas, and as kids used to kinda fight over the Scotchmallows (still do). Yum...

The boxes are completely customisable.

If you're in CA and can get to a See's in person, know that they give a free sample to everyone who walks on the door./
posted by jrobin276 at 6:04 PM on November 17, 2014 [2 favorites]

I came in to suggest See's Scotchmallows as well. They are excellent.
posted by insectosaurus at 6:08 PM on November 17, 2014 [2 favorites]

Response by poster: It's funny that you mention Sees, because they are my reference point on all things chocolate. I was going to mention that, but I felt my post was too long winded, so I left it out. I actually find them to be hit or miss, but their scotchmallows and chocolate covered almonds are in their own league of quality. I'm just interested in trying other stores for the sake of variety. Thanks for mentioning them, though.
posted by Beholder at 6:11 PM on November 17, 2014

Theo's, in Seattle? They have the Big Daddy Marshmallow. (Sorry, no print catalogue that I can see.)
posted by tan_coul at 6:20 PM on November 17, 2014 [1 favorite]

Burdick is amazing. As far as chocolatey chocolates that aren't super trendy or creative but very high quality and flavorful they are always my top pick. Pretty pricey for what you get though, and very (surprisingly so) small pieces of chocolate.
posted by sarahnicolesays at 6:31 PM on November 17, 2014 [1 favorite]

I haven't tasted them but John & Kira have a new marshmallow box.
posted by waterlily at 7:01 PM on November 17, 2014

Their holiday version has different flavors, as well.
posted by waterlily at 7:03 PM on November 17, 2014

I had Burdick chocolates as wedding favors. So good. Their chocolates tend to be on the small side, but that means you get a lot of little chocolates in a box, which I really like.

Vosges does chocolate-covered marshmallows; I've never had them (I dislike marshmallow) but I've liked their other chocolates.
posted by Metroid Baby at 7:12 PM on November 17, 2014

Agree with all things Burdick's in this thread: great, expensive, small. Get it!
posted by AwkwardPause at 8:15 PM on November 17, 2014

I love Wilbur Chocolate, located in Lititz, Pa. They can even do special orders. http://www.wilburbuds.com/
posted by myselfasme at 5:38 AM on November 18, 2014

Not a filled chocolate, but MIchael Recciuti offers a Smores Kit that's fun and delicious, though expensive.
posted by jacquilynne at 7:57 AM on November 18, 2014

Holy Cow - Hammond's had me at "Whoopie Pie" chocolate bar

Best Chocolate in Town's caramels make me miss living in Indianapolis. Its specialty are truffles and They. Are. Amazing. They also have marshmallow, but do not appear to sell them through the site. Their toffee can make me cry. Their peanut butter bonbons? Don't get me started. If you live in Indy and haven't been to see Elizabeth and her team on Mass Ave., please please go soon.

They're a small operation; I don't believe they have a catalog. Incr"edible" question!
posted by ovenmitt at 9:57 AM on November 18, 2014

I can vouch for Little John's and Hammonds! Little John's only slightly more. They're both delicious, though. Hammonds' marshmallow treats are often available at places like Vermont Country Store and Williams Sonoma, too, both of which have print catalogs.
posted by rhiannonstone at 4:53 PM on November 18, 2014