Fannie May is a Chicago-based candy company. One of their bestsellers is the Pixie, which is pecans and caramel surrounded by milk chocolate. It’s basically a big (1.5 oz) turtle. These aren’t a seasonal product, but the wrapper is decorated with festive holly leaves. I’m not sure if they sell them individually wrapped outside of the holiday season.The caramel is soft, thick, and matte. It slightly buttery, but really lacking in burnt sugar notes. I’d like a darker flavor. Underneath the thick caramel layer are several large pecan pieces. Unfortunately, the premium sized pieces lack in other departments. They are mushy, not crunchy at all. Nor are they buttery, which is how I would describe a good toasted pecan. The whole thing was pretty lackluster.
Ingredient Watch: I spy partially hydrogenated oils in the caramel.
Nutrition Breakdown: Each Pixie contains 180 calories, 12g of fat, 14g of sugar, and 2g of protein.
Bottom Line: A bland take on a turtle.
Rating: 5/10
Name: Pixie
Brand: Fannie May
Store: Walgreens
Price: $0.99
1 comment:
ARE YOU NUTS!!!! FANNIE MAY TURTLES ARE THE BEST .....EVER !!!!!Sounds like you are looking for more of a COOKIE...than a pixie CANDY !!
Nothing in the world compares to a Fannie May pixie!!!! They are soft, rich and perfectly sweet. The pecans are FRESH...that is why they don't crunch.
Hard pecans are usually not the best quality OR they are old!
Just let the pixies sit out for about 3-4 weeks...then they will harden to the texture you seem to be desiring.
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