Mexican kids have a wide array of sweet treats to choose from in Mexican stores. There are hundreds of different types and flavors. Just because they happen to be candies, however, does not mean they are sweet! A lot of the Mexican candy recipes use chili as an ingredient. Mexicans love chili so it is only natural to use it in chocolate and candies. You can get chocolate candies, gummy candies, Mexican milk candy, and chewing gum. Mexicans have their own preferences when it comes to candy and seem to like it hot hot hot! Why not have a look for some recipes for traditional Mexican candy and make your own? At least you can alter the spiciness if you just want a touch of chili rather than enough to make your eyes water.



A newer item in Mexican candy is called Salsaghetti. The package has straws of watermelon that look like pasta. They are spicy and come with a sauce to pour over it. The sauce is called Gusano Tamarind. Tamarind is a fruit that is typical in Asia, but widely grown in Mexico. Many candy items contain Tamarind. Salsaghetti looks like a pasta meal, but unfortunately, there are no candy meat balls included.

Lollipops are a lot different from what you would taste in other countries. In Mexico, they can come very hot. The candies are Jalapeo hot. Americans are used to spicy candies that are full of cinnamon, but children from Mexico love the lollipops with chili powder on the outside. The inside can be different flavors. Mango is a big hit because it offers a different taste than the chili. There are also flavored chili-peppered lollipops. Other flavors include pineapple, watermelon, strawberry, cherry, and more.

You would expect since Mexico gave the world chocolate, back when the Aztecs shared with the Spaniards that Mexicans would eat a lot of candy bars and other chocolate candies, but in Mexico these types of candies are rare to even purchase. Instead, Mexicans enjoy chocolate in their drinks or in traditional dishes such as mole poblano. Sometimes you might find someone enjoying a chocolate patty candy that may include cinnamon, grounded almonds, and sugar.

Dulce de leche is extremely popular throughout Mexico. Translated as "milk candy" it is very similar to caramel in both flavor and appearance. It can be eaten alone or used as a sauce. If you want to know how to make dulce de leche, it is simple. You just have to boil condensed milk or milk and sugar. It can be used in many recipes so do not be surprised if you come across dulce de leche cheesecake, dulce de leche flan or dulce de leche cake. People also spread it on their toast.

Other countries are getting familiar with dulce de leche recipes too. Starbucks has a dulce de leche flavored latte, which the Americans like. Dulce de leche ice cream is sold across grocery stores in the southwest of the United States.

You can buy Mexican candies from local Mexican grocery stores or even online. If you do not like to mix your chili with your sweet foods, you can also choose from caramel candies or chocolate candies. There are many types of Mexican candy to choose from so have a look today!