I’d never heard of Hammond’s until I picked up their Caramel Covered Marshmallow (BUY!), which they call Mitchell Sweets, at The Candy Store. I kind of wish I’d spent my money on something else, though to be fair to The Candy Store, I realize now in hindsight that one of the proprietor’s had gently tried to turn me towards a different caramel. But I, of See’s Scotchmallow loving backing, could not be dissuaded from the caramel/marshmallow combination.
The marshmallow turned out to have a terrible texture. It was spongy, it was tough, and it was too chewy in a hard gummy way, not in a nice sticky way. It also tasted of nothing but blandness; no vanilla, no toasted marshmallow tinge.
The caramel was sweet, with a lingering butter flavor. The Mitchell Sweet came wrappe in wax paper, and the caramel was so sticky that it stuck to the wrapper. I wish the caramel were more burnt or had some sort of redeeming flavor qualities, but alas, none were to be found.
I give the Mitchell Sweet an O for it’s terrible texture and blandly sweet taste. Cybele from Candy Blog liked them, though, so to each her own. I much prefer the See’s scotch kiss (#19), with it’s duskier caramel and it’s fluffy marshmallow. The scotch kiss is frighteningly addictive, whereas I’m okay with never eating another Mitchell Sweet again.
HELLO….WE JUST STARTED MAKING THESE.. THEY ARE THE BEST I HAVE EVER TASTED…SORRY MOTHER SEES….WHERE CAN I SEND YOU A SAMPLE? DAVID……..LOVE YOUR ARTICLES
My favorite marshmallows come fromTuccell, a company located in Massachusetts. I’m going to suggest that they try making a carmel covered marshmallow. It looks like a winner.
i like to fry marshmallow in an open fire, they taste really great.“,
I think Rosa is absolutely crazy. The Mitchell Sweets marshmallow caramels are outstanding. Being a homemade marshmallow I love the chewier texture. I am a true marshmallow lover and think these top the charts. Yes, See’s does have a great product but these compare nicely. Thanks for making them!!
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