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Do black gumdrops exist?

17 years ago

I need some black gumdrops to do a kids' science activity (atoms/molecules). I might have to settle for something else if I cannot find black gumdrops, like maybe jelly beans. But I'd rather have gumdrops. Anyone know of such a thing?

The bag I got had all the colors I need except black.

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sushipup1
17 years ago
They used to be around, but maybe now, they are only made at Halloween?

What about trying to color them black? They won't be eaten, right?
ilmbg
17 years ago
Yep, yep, yep! I am addicted to licorice! Are you talking about the 'Crow' type candy that you would buy at the movie theater? I don't know how to cut and paste a site to here, so maybe someone else will for me.
'CandyFavorites.com' is a good place- you buy in bulk- but the 'bulk' isn't so much that it goes bad before you can eat it. If it is ok to put the number here, I will. If a mod takes it out, pm me and I'll give it to you. The number is 1-888-525-7577. The place has all sorts of black licorice! Just be careful not to pull any fillings out of your teeth if you have any!
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minnie_tx
17 years ago
I loved them if you can't find them Dollar tree sells the black crows maybe you can use them for your project
kathyg_in_mi
17 years ago
I know I've seen them at other stores besides Dollar Tree.
Walmart sometimes has a large bin filled with boxed candy like, Milk Duds, Good n Plenty, Malted Milk Balls and Crows, I think.
Kathy G in MI

Here is a link that might be useful: Black Crows
margad
17 years ago
How about the Vermont Country Store?
dilly_dally
17 years ago
If you are looking for the soft ones coated with sparkly sugar you may have to buy a mix and pick out the black ones. The ones liked below are just regular gumdrops, not the chewy licorice pieces that Crows are. Google for more brands and places that sell them.

Here is a link that might be useful: Gumdrops
socks
Original Author
17 years ago
Thank you all so very much. I'll check out your ideas. Dilly dally, that's what I'm looking for, but the smaller size. I'll continue to look--Walmart, 99 cent store, etc., and if I don't find the gumdrops, I might have to go with something like the Crows (which I had never heard of!). Or I could substitute purple, but I prefer black for carbon atoms.

I thought of painting some white ones, but gumdrops are so sticky, and I'm not sure about the safety of any paint which might work, so I gave up on that idea.
dilly_dally
17 years ago
I did not know you needed a particular size but there are lots and lots of places that sell black gum drops. The "old fashion" candy stores that are now online sell them.

I don't think the Crows will work for your project. They are kind of hard, not very soft at all, more like jelly beans.

Black Gumdrops:
gadgets
17 years ago
Cripes, now you have me wanting/craving black gum drops. They were the ones I always picked out of the bag to eat before anyone else got to the bag. lol

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FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
Does anyone remember cookies that had diced up gumdrops in them? This would be back in the early 60's when I had them. I think they were similar to Tollhouse cookies but had gumdrops instead of choc chips. They were really good to my young tastebuds!

That's what you could make with all your leftovers, Socks! Good luck with your project. Now I feel like making a sugar cube pyramid for my Liddle Kiddles. lololol
cherbo
17 years ago
I don't know where to find them but this post has me craving some licorice. I love good licorice!
uxorial
17 years ago
How about Chuckles?

If you can't find black gumdrops, try coating a purple one with coffee grounds or pepper to make it black. If it doesn't stick, moisten the gumdrop with milk or egg white first.

Here is a link that might be useful: Chuckles
jannie
17 years ago
There's a Party Hardy store in my town that sells boxes of Black Crows. Let me know if you need some, I'll buy them and mail them to you. My personal email is jwood52@att.net
dilly_dally
17 years ago
flamingo_in_ar, those were most likely candied cherries. Candied fruit holds up well to baking.
FlamingO in AR
17 years ago
No, they were definitely chopped up gumdrops. I even have a recipe for them somewhere. I just googled gumdrop cookies and found a bunch of recipes, some have walnuts in them. I seem to recall nuts in the ones I had. Gosh, they were good.

Some of the recipes I just saw said to use Brach's individually wrapped fruit slices. I guess those would work fine. Lately, the only gumdrops I see at the store are the spiced ones. I love those, but not for cookies.

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