Sweet treats make sweet gifts at Big Island Candies

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Looking for a “sweet” gift this holiday season? Big Island Candies got you covered with some holiday specials. WakeUp2Day’s Chris Latronic went live from their Ala Moana Center location with a look with Lynn Okata, Retail Operations Manager.

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Big Island Candies is a Hilo-based confectionery with a factory and retail outlet on the Big Island of Hawaii and a store at Ala Moana on Oahu.

Using only the finest ingredients, Big Island Candies is cherished by locals and visitors from around the world for its signature dipped shortbreads, as well as cookies, chocolates and snacks that reflect Hawaii’s diverse, multi-ethnic culture.

Special gift packages are currently available for the holidays, offering a variety of assortments, many of which include shortbreads, brownies, and toffees.

Holiday season, limited-edition products include:

  • Peppermint White Dipped Kona Mocha Shortbread box ($20.50) includes 16 shortbreads combining chocolate with Kona coffee, diagonally dipped in a creamy white coating flecked with peppermint candy flakes
  • Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Brownies box ($19.50) includes eight brownies with peppermint candy flakes sprinkled atop dark chocolate-covered brownies, showcasing a cool, creamy mint layer on the inside
  • Cinnamon White Dipped Macadamia Nut Shortbread box ($20.50) includes 16 macadamia nut shortbreads dipped in a creamy white coating spiced with festive flecks of cinnamon

Themed gift items are also available, while supplies last:  

  • Noel Cheer Box ($13.25) sends joy and cheer via six shortbreads (three macadamia nut shortbread and three milk chocolate dipped macadamia nut shortbread), two Mika mints, and two macadamia nut toffees
  • Red Merry Tote ($14.00) brings merriment and enjoyment with six shortbreads (three milk chocolate dipped macadamia nut shortbread and three chocolate chip macadamia nut shortbread), two milk chocolate covered macadamia nut brownies, and two Mika mints
  • Holiday Greenery Box ($24.50) flourishes with flavors, including 14 shortbreads (four chocolate chip macadamia nut shortbread, four Kona mocha shortbread, three milk chocolate dipped macadamia nut shortbread, and three limited-edition cinnamon white dipped macadamia nut shortbread), two brownies (one milk chocolate covered macadamia nut brownie and one dark chocolate covered macadamia nut brownie), and two Mika mints

For more information, visit Big Island Candies website.