Frango Candy Cane Chocolates By Laurel1 on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
Frango chocolates are distributed only by Macy's, so you know from the get-go that they aren't going to be a bargain. The regular chocolate mints are available all year long, but the Candy Cane mints are available only during the winter holiday season: they make their first appearance on Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) and disappear by shortly after New Year's Day. I found them on sale, $12.99 for a one pound box, at Macy's on Black Friday this year.
Frango Mints are a treat even for chocolate connoisseur. I love peppermint, and bits of peppermint in fine chocolate are a sure way to please me. The Candy Cane mints by Frango are milk chocolate; I don't know the percentage of cocoa solids they contain, but I would guess about 25% or slightly higher. Four pieces contain 210 calories, and 120 of them are fat, so these can be a diet breaker. But at this time of year, must we count every calorie?
The smooth rich chocolate spiked with the icy blast of peppermint is a wonderful holiday treat. Buy a box for the chocolate lover on your gift list, or treat yourself. Like Christmas, Frango Candy Cane Mints only come once a year, after all. I gave it slightly under a 5 because of the price; but tastewise, they're a solid 10!
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Frango Ltd. Edition Candy Cane Mints Purchased at: Macy's Price: $12.99 (sale)
Yum! Such a great description that you made me hungry for them!
What a special treat. I'm sure I'd only go for them at holidays, but it's always nice to know what special things are out there to wish for!
Sounds great. You have sure made me want some. Thanks for sharing this information.
Only once a year???? Oh my! I would hope we could get them and freeze them for all year long! I think these sound like a refreshing chocolate treat.
Wow these sound great, now I can't wait for Christmas to come again. I have never heard of these. Thanks
Oh yummy...peppermints are my favorite and that fact they are in milk chocolate makes it even better...lol Thanks for makin me want to break my diet! I can't wait for christmas now.
This is the line that got me, "The smooth rich chocolate spiked with the icy blast of peppermint <snip>" Oh why did you have to go there?! lol! Sounds delish!
Wow, these sound really good, especially for the holidays. The price is a little much though. I don't think I have ever heard of these.
I shop at Macy's all the time and have never noticed these. I will have to look for them next holiday season. Thanks for the heads up.
Hehe, everybody sells chocolates at christmas, but sounds like these may be worth the trip.