Cook butter and caramels in saucepan on low heat 5 to 7 min. This iconic treat is packed 8 hand rolled eggs in a box. What do you get when you combine sweet creamery butter, quality dark chocolate, longthread coconut and toasted coconut. Philadelphia candies 1546 e state st hermitage, pa 16148 855 7445592. Zitners butter krak dark chocolate covered eggs 2 boxes 16 eggs. Combine remaining nuts with next 3 ingredients in large bowl. Zitner eggs gourmet easter eggs pennsylvania general store. They found them in longforgotten candy bars like cold turkey, big time, 3 pigs and the hollywood bar along with others that have stuck around, like snickers, 3 musketeers and kit kat. Philadelphia candies 440 followers philadelphiacandies 4111 philadelphiacandies s feedback score is 4111 99. Herrs is proud to continue the great partnership with the salvation army.
Posted mar 09, 2016 tour of zitners candy factory in philadelphia. Harry mose eats his first zitners butter krak youtube. With their beginnings all the way back in 1922, zitner candy has been a flavorful favorite of many generations. Id have to think long and hard about ordering again. Zitners christmas candy, including krak kringle delights, now. How to make cracker peanut butter candy the cracker is the secret ingredient stepbystep bring sugar and milk to a rolling boil for 3 minutes i usually boil mine a couple minutes longeradd crushed crackers, peanut butter, and vanilla. Make easter extra special with zitners butter krak eggs. After trying one, i have to say, butter krak is my new favorite easter candy. Butterscotch pecan toffee christmas crack recipe mix and. Butterfinger candy bar, cream cheese, vanilla, butterfinger candy bar and 10 more.
Zitners krak kringle delights butter krak eggs 9 ounce. Zitners butter krak eggs are a local favorite in philadelphia. Bring mixture to a boil and let boil for 3 minutes. I grew up in the philadelphia area, but never had even heard of these. Known for its chocolate eggs, zitners files for chapter. The eggs come in traditional flavors of marshmallow, peanut butter, buttercream, cocoanut cream, and double coconut, and of course butter krak. Toasted coconut shredded coconut favorite candy chocolate covered easter eggs philadelphia count butter. That legacy lives on today in candy shops and manufacturers throughout the city and suburbs ashers claims the status of the oldest continuously familyowned and operated candy manufacturer in the country. Zitners butter krak eggs 8 count unwrapped blair candy. Andrew zimmerns show and finally had to try it when my son moved to philly. A professional pastry chef, cookbook author and writer, elizabeth labau has published more than 600 articles on baking and candy making. Well, to my delight the zitners butter krak eggs were on the site.
Peppermint saltine cracker toffee aka peppermint christmas crack printable recipe the kitchen is my playground. Herrs gathered school supplies from donations by employees all over the company. Read herrs donates to the salvation army back to school program. Then, we top those with a layer of caramel and a layer of chocolate before finishing off our candy with some chopped pecans. Philadelphia candies excellence in chocolates since 1919. Draw a 120mile radius around the city, and thats the core distribution area of its chocolate eggs through pharmacies, grocery and convenience stores, and national retailers such as walmart and target. Their easter egg selections have been made since 1922. Easter candy by zitners, a philadelphia company thats been giving the delaware valley the most wonderful cavities since the 1920s. Like many candy companies, it started with a family recipe, sold to friends and neighbors at the holidays and expanded from there. The candy doesnt taste old or stale, but the looks arent appetizing to be honest. Ought to be illegal butterfinger pie no bake lunacafe. Zitners candy candy stores 3120 n 17th st, philadelphia, pa. Back in philadelphia s industrial heyday, the city dominated chocolate making, with companies turning out sweets like wilbur buds and iconic gifts like whitmans samplers in philadelphia. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
Use an offset spatula or back the of a spoon to spread the melted peanut butter chips evenly over the graham crackers. Every year more than six million chocolatecovered butter krak, double coconut, coconut cream, butter cream, peanut butter and marshmallow eggs are. Candy is rich and quite good, just not sure if i got the freshest candies i could get. For many, they are to be shared so that all can enjoy the delight. The filling will be too dry, crumbly, andor wont set up properly. Jif creamy peanut butter, domino light brown sugar, land o lakes butter and 4 more. Bring some into work to be the star of the break room. In a large saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar.
In a medium saucepan over mediumhigh, melt butter and brown sugar together and bring to a boil. Another regional treat came out for only eight weeks a year. Check on the candy every 3 to 5 minutes until peanut butter chips look a little melted. Philadelphia candies 1546 e state st hermitage, pa 16148. You get zitner butter krak eggs, and you only get them once a year. In our recipe for homemade cracker candy we start with buttery crackers, which add a little bit of saltiness to our sweet confection. Zitners are most known for their butter krak eggs, which are dark chocolate logs filled with a coconut and vanilla buttercream. Journey inside legendary zitners candy factory, home of the butter krak egg photos updated jan 16, 2019.
Zitners butter krak, 8 count favorite candy, easter, butter. Philadelphia cream cheese peanut butter pie recipes yummly. Purchased a third box of zitners candy butter crack this season first box was fine. While all of zitners eggs are pure pleasure to eat, many favor the butter krak for its uniquely satisfying texture. Employees then volunteered to pack the supplies into 500 backpacks which were donated to kids in need throughout philadelphia.
Zitners is a philadelphia candy brand the way goldenbergs peanut chews and ashers chocolates are. At one time, philadelphia dominated the candy industry, thanks to being a port on the sugar trade route. Journey inside legendary zitners candy factory, home of. Today my son harry mose had his first zitners butter krak a chocolatecocoanut easter candy by a philadelphiabased company. But after tasting a butter krak egg, i am definitely a convert. Phillys long legacy in the candy industry lives on today in candy shops selling chocolates, lollipops, licorice, jelly beans, and other sugary treats in the city and suburbs, including some original makers in old city, the building that houses shane confectionery has been home to a candy manufacturer since 1863 the berley brothers of franklin fountain fame took it over in 2011. The candy bar boom continued through the depression era, picking up steam as more and more people were looking for an inexpensive calorie fix. For those who love the popular butter krak eggs during easter, there. Luckily, at blair candy we offer butter krak eggs for a great price that makes stocking up easy. In a medium sauce pot, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray it really well with a cooking spray so that the candy doesnt stick.
Zitner easter candy are tasty treats that can be enjoyed for the holiday or anytime you might be in the mood. Keep some in your pantry or refrigerator for your own enjoyment. Cream cheese adds an irresistible tang to your treats and keeps candies. Fill sheet with all 40 saltine crackers in a single layer. Ashers chocolate covered treats are the most delicious gourmet chocolates youll find. Zomg candy tries zitners butter krak egg to find out what it is exactly. Zitners has been making this yummy combination of dark chocolate, butter cream and toasted coconut since 1922 in philadelphia. Add melted butter and process again until combined. Zitners krak kringle delights butter krak candies 4 count 4.
Like many candy companies, it started with a family recipe, sold to friends and neighbors at the holidays and. Natural style peanut butter isnt ideal for peanut butter cheesecake. If desired, you can substitute 3 cups of graham cracker crumbs, which is about 2224 fullsheet graham crackers. I decided to check out amazon because if anyone can get it, it is amazon. A local treat from a company still here in philadelphia, since 1920. For a couple months a year, it is very, very good to live in the philadelphia metropolitan area. Whether youre searching for an ashers classic chocolate covered treat, like our chocolate covered pretzels, chocolate covered graham crackers, or even some of our newer editions like sea salt caramels, well have something delicious to satisfy even the toughest palate. The best discontinued snack foods from the decade you were. Zitners eggs are all that is right with the world wrapped up in a sweet candy shell.
The company is looking to acquire new space to meet demand, and hopes to eventually be able to expand nationally, reported the philadelphia inquirer. Bring to boil over mediummediumhigh heat and boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Zitner candy files for bankruptcy to restructure debt. That is when our local gems, zitners chocolate easter eggs make their brief appearance. Some work buddies and i were talking about what the heck a butter krak was.
I cannot find these delicious eggs down here in virgina. We had a mom and pop grocery store when i was growing up in nj and we sold these loose for a nickel. Easter candy by zitners, a philadelphia company thats been giving the delaware. Fruit and nut, peanut butter, and more, theres something for everyone on your list. Chocolate peanut butter cheesecake bars sallys baking. I do not recommend crunchy style peanut butter for that same reason.
In case you missed it, the nearly 100yearold north philly producer of. In a food processor, process biscuits until crumbs are formed. Candy has been pumped out of the shane confectionery space since 1863. Cracker peanut butter candy the cracker is the secret.