Mary Lincoln Candies, Inc.

[Donna McCreary]

According to The Buffalo Express dated February 26, 1922, The Mary Lincoln Candy Co. was growing and opening a chain of stores called the Mary Lincoln Candy and Coffee Shop. Eighty stores were opening in cities such as Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. In addition to candy, coffee, and ice cream, patrons could enjoy lunch.

Within a few years, the chain grew to 500 stores and 50 factories nationwide. One of their best sellers was "Mary Lincoln Buttermilk Chocolate." I have searched the internet for a buttermilk chocolate recipe and have found ones for cakes, pies, cookies, and breads. I have found recipes for buttermilk candy, fudge, and buttermilk truffles with white chocolate, but no buttermilk chocolate candy.

Some of these stores lasted until the 1950's. Does anyone remember them? Has anyone ever had buttermilk chocolate candy?