When you think candy, you probably think of the big name brands like M&M's, Snickers, Twizzlers, Jelly Belly, Sour Patch Kids and Skittles. Those are all great, but there are also some great classic candies that date back as far as the 1600s that have an association with New England.

Some may remember enjoying these candies as kids while others remember them as the candy their grandmother loved so much she always kept some in her purse along with big wads of cash. Grandma acted like she had never heard of a bank.

We've come up with a list of 10 of these classic candies that one way or another have a connection to New England. How many of them do you remember?

10 Classic Candies With Ties to New England

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