Anthony-Thomas Candy Shoppes

The Capital of Ohio Has a New Chocolate Treat Trail With 17 Stops

"At this venerable Columbus confectionary business, buckeye candies are crafted with 100% real milk chocolate, including chocolate liqueur and cocoa butter. This formula provides a contrast to the darker chocolate or compound chocolates often used in other buckeyes. These candies also feature double-roasted peanut butter, developed specifically for Anthony-Thomas, which offers a deep, creamy flavor. Each buckeye is topped with a white chocolate cap, colored to look like peanut butter, which helps extend the candy’s shelf life. Buckeyes are the No. 1 selling item at Anthony-Thomas, with more than 14 million sold each year. Nick Trifelos, a fifth-generation member of the original founding family, oversees the sales and distributor division. He works alongside his mother, Candi Trifelos, and grandfather, Joseph Zanetos, continuing the family tradition. “We’ve refined our recipe to ensure each piece not only looks good but delivers a robust peanut butter flavor wrapped in smooth milk chocolate – our family’s legacy in every bite,” Trifelos says." - Wendy Pramik